Question

A 64-year-old arrives with suspected septic shock (SBP 82 mmHg, lactate 5.2 mmol/L) after a urinary source. What is the recommended initial fluid strategy?

Accepted Answer

30 mL/kg IV crystalloid within the first 3 hours

Answer

5 mL/kg crystalloid over 1 hour

Answer

10 mL/kg colloid within 3 hours

Answer

D5W 1 L then reassess

Answer

Restrict fluids and start vasopressors immediately

Practice question

A 64-year-old arrives with suspected septic shock (SBP 82 mmHg, lactate 5.2 mmol/L) after a urinary source. What is the recommended initial fluid strategy?