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Easy"Norepinephrine is the first-line vasopressor in septic shock after fluid resuscitation. Dopamine increases arrhythmias (A). Phenylephrine is not first choice (B). Epinephrine or vasopressin may be added as adjuncts (DSurviving Sepsis Campaign (2021): Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock"emergency medicine"

A 65-year-old with pneumonia, hypotension, lactate 5 mmol/L receives 30 mL/kg crystalloids. MAP remains 58 mm Hg. What is the recommended first-line vasopressor?

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