Question

A 69-year-old with suspected sepsis receives balanced crystalloids and appropriate antibiotics. Which of the following is a best practice bundle element?

Accepted Answer

Measure lactate and remeasure if initially elevated

Answer

Delay antibiotics pending cultures >3 hours

Answer

Avoid vasopressors unless MAP <55

Answer

Use starch colloids for initial resuscitation

Answer

Aim for MAP >=75 in all patients

Practice question

A 69-year-old with suspected sepsis receives balanced crystalloids and appropriate antibiotics. Which of the following is a best practice bundle element?