A 60-year-old with suspected sepsis remains hypotensive after 30 mL/kg balanced crystalloids. Next recommended step to achieve MAP ≥65 mm Hg?...

Question

A 60-year-old with suspected sepsis remains hypotensive after 30 mL/kg balanced crystalloids. Next recommended step to achieve MAP ≥65 mm Hg?

Accepted Answer

Start norepinephrine infusion

Answer

Start dopamine

Answer

Start epinephrine as first-line

Answer

Administer albumin before vasopressors

Answer

Give furosemide to avoid overload

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Septic Shock