Question

A 63 year old man presents to the emergency department with fever, hypotension (BP 84/50 mmHg), tachycardia and suspected pneumonia. He meets criteria for sepsis. According to current sepsis management bundles, which of the following is the most appropriate initial action within the first hour?

Accepted Answer

Administer broad spectrum intravenous antibiotics and commence intravenous fluids promptly

Answer

Wait for culture results before starting antibiotics

Answer

Give high dose corticosteroids as first line

Answer

Start vasopressors before giving fluids

Answer

Arrange CT scan of chest before treatment

Practice question

A 63 year old man presents to the emergency department with fever, hypotension (BP 84/50 mmHg), tachycardia and suspected pneumonia. He meets criteria for sepsis. According to current sepsis management bundles, which of the following is the most appropriate initial action within the first hour?