uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Septic shock – Sepsis Six and escalation
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A 73-year-old man with community-acquired pneumonia is on IV antibiotics. Over 6 hours his respiratory rate increases to 32/min, blood pressure falls to 82/48 mmHg, lactate is 4 mmol/L and urine output is <0.3 mL/kg/h. You suspect septic shock. According to the Sepsis Six and NICE sepsis guidance, what is the most appropriate immediate management priority?