Question

A 57-year-old with fever, hypotension (MAP 58), lactate 4.2 mmol/L, suspected pneumonia. Which initial fluid recommendation aligns with guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Administer >=30 mL/kg IV crystalloid within the first 3 hours

Answer

Restrict fluids and start norepinephrine immediately

Answer

Use hydroxyethyl starch 6% 30 mL/kg

Answer

Give albumin first-line for all

Answer

Fluid bolus only if CVP <8 mm Hg

Practice question

A 57-year-old with fever, hypotension (MAP 58), lactate 4.2 mmol/L, suspected pneumonia. Which initial fluid recommendation aligns with guidelines?