Question

A 55-year-old man is admitted with sepsis due to pneumonia. After 3 days of IV antibiotics and fluid resuscitation, he remains hypotensive with MAP 60 mmHg despite 30 mL/kg crystalloid. Which vasopressor is recommended as first-line in septic shock?

Accepted Answer

Noradrenaline infusion

Answer

Adrenaline infusion as sole first-line

Answer

Dopamine infusion

Answer

Phenylephrine as first-line

Answer

Vasopressin as sole first-line

Practice question

A 55-year-old man is admitted with sepsis due to pneumonia. After 3 days of IV antibiotics and fluid resuscitation, he remains hypotensive with MAP 60 mmHg despite 30 mL/kg crystalloid. Which vasopressor is recommended as first-line in septic shock?