Question

A 78-year-old with suspected sepsis (lactate 5.1 mmol/L) and hypotension is in the ED. What fluid recommendation aligns with guidelines?

Accepted Answer

30 mL/kg crystalloid within the first 3 hours

Answer

25 mL/kg crystalloid within 1 hour

Answer

Albumin as first-line fluid

Answer

Restrict fluids to avoid pulmonary edema

Answer

D5W to correct dehydration

Practice question

A 78-year-old with suspected sepsis (lactate 5.1 mmol/L) and hypotension is in the ED. What fluid recommendation aligns with guidelines?