Post-Quiz: Sepsis PGY1 MICU 211

Which of the following is NOT a common source of infection leading to sepsis?

What is the current definition of sepsis according to the Sepsis-3 guidelines?

According to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines, what is the target mean arterial pressure (MAP) in septic shock?

Which scoring system is used in the Sepsis-3 criteria to assess the severity of sepsis?

Which of the following laboratory findings is a marker for severe sepsis or septic shock?

For initial fluid resuscitation in sepsis, how much crystalloid fluid is recommended to be given within the first 3 hours?

The addition of which vasopressor to norepinephrine is suggested to either raise blood pressure or reduce norepinephrine dose in septic shock?

Which vasopressor is recommended as the first-line treatment for septic shock?

When is antibiotic therapy suggested to be administered in sepsis?