Question

A 79-year-old presents in septic shock: MAP 55 mm Hg, lactate 5.2 mmol/L. What fluid strategy is recommended initially?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Avoid fluids; start vasopressors immediately

Answer

Give 10 mL/kg colloid first 3 hours

Answer

Give dextrose 5% water at 30 mL/kg

Answer

Restrict fluids pending central venous pressure measurement

Practice question

A 79-year-old presents in septic shock: MAP 55 mm Hg, lactate 5.2 mmol/L. What fluid strategy is recommended initially?