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What laboratory tests should be performed to evaluate infection or complications of sepsis?
What laboratory tests should be performed to evaluate infection or complications of sepsis?
- Arterial blood gas, comprehensive metabolic panel, and coagulation parameters
- CBC with differential and comprehensive metabolic panel
- Imaging studies, serum lactate, and complete blood count
- Complete Blood Count with differential, coagulation parameters, comprehensive metabolic panel, serum lactate, and arterial blood gas (correct)
What is the hallmark treatment of septic shock?
What is the hallmark treatment of septic shock?
- Vasopressor therapy and fluid resuscitation
- Intravenous hydrocortisone administration and vasopressor therapy
- Early administration of broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy
- Rapid antibiotic administration and fluid resuscitation (correct)
What is the primary goal of fluid therapy in septic shock?
What is the primary goal of fluid therapy in septic shock?
- To optimize perfusion of vital organs
- To maintain hemodynamic stability
- To restore intravascular volume depletion (correct)
- To reduce blood pressure
What is the recommended first-line fluid for resuscitation in septic shock?
What is the recommended first-line fluid for resuscitation in septic shock?
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What is the suggested target for glycemic control in septic shock?
What is the suggested target for glycemic control in septic shock?
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When should vasopressors be used in septic shock?
When should vasopressors be used in septic shock?
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What is the recommended initial dose of crystalloid for hypotension or lactate ≥4 mmol/L?
What is the recommended initial dose of crystalloid for hypotension or lactate ≥4 mmol/L?
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What is the suggested fluid in patients who received large volumes of crystalloids?
What is the suggested fluid in patients who received large volumes of crystalloids?
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When should intravenous hydrocortisone be considered in septic shock?
When should intravenous hydrocortisone be considered in septic shock?
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What is the target mean arterial pressure (MAP) in patients with septic shock refractory to fluid resuscitation?
What is the target mean arterial pressure (MAP) in patients with septic shock refractory to fluid resuscitation?
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