A 68-year-old with suspected sepsis has lactate 5.2 mmol/L and hypotension. After 30 mL/kg crystalloid, MAP is 58 mm Hg. Which bundle element is recom...

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A 68-year-old with suspected sepsis has lactate 5.2 mmol/L and hypotension. After 30 mL/kg crystalloid, MAP is 58 mm Hg. Which bundle element is recommended within the first hours?

Accepted Answer

Start dopamine to achieve MAP ≥75 mm Hg

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MAP is 58 mm Hg. Which bundle element is recommended within the first hours?

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Delay antibiotics until cultures return

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Target MAP 55 mm Hg

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Start norepinephrine to achieve MAP ≥65 mm Hg

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A 68-year-old with suspected sepsis has lactate 5.2 mmol/L and hypotension. After 30 mL/kg crystalloid, MAP is 58 mm Hg. Which bundle element is recommended within the first hours?