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Question: Identify true statements regarding septic shock

1. Persisting hypotension requiring vasopressors to maintain MAP >60 mmHg
2. Serum lactate levels >2 mmol/l irrespective of the status of volume resuscitation
3. Persisting hypotension requiring vasopressors to maintain MAP >65 mmHg
4. Hospital mortality of more than 40%
5. It is RECOMMENDED to administer antibiotics immediately, ideally within 1 HOUR OF RECOGNITION of possible diagnosis of septic shock

Answers:

1. 1. false
   2. false
   3. true
   4. true
   5. true

Explanation:

• Patients with septic shock can be generally identified with a clinical construct of sepsis+
  • persisting hypotension requiring vasopressors to maintain MAP >65 mmHg and
  • serum lactate levels >2 mmol/l despite adequate volume resuscitation
•  A diagnosis of septic shock is associated with in-hospital mortality of more than 40%
• It is RECOMMENDED to administer antibiotics immediately, ideally within 1 HOUR OF RECOGNITION, In patients with possible septic shock but NOT IN SEPSIS WITHOUT SHOCK.

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