Question

A 70-kg patient with septic shock (MAP 58 mm Hg, lactate 5.2 mmol/L) presents from the ED. What initial fluid bolus should be given within the first 3 hours?

Accepted Answer

2.1 L balanced crystalloid

Answer

500 mL lactated Ringer's

Answer

1 L 0.9% saline

Answer

5 L 0.9% saline

Answer

No fluids until central line placed

Practice question

A 70-kg patient with septic shock (MAP 58 mm Hg, lactate 5.2 mmol/L) presents from the ED. What initial fluid bolus should be given within the first 3 hours?