Monitor

Question 1

Septic shock

Answer 1

• Monitor vital signs: heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation.
• Assess urine output: Aim for >0.5 mL/kg/hr to ensure adequate renal perfusion.
• Mental status
• Check peripheral perfusion: Warm extremities and capillary refill time <2 seconds.
• Measure central venous pressure (CVP) if applicable, to guide fluid therapy.
• Follow-up laboratory tests: lactate, blood gas analysis , hemoglobin, electrolytes, and renal function
• Review hemodynamic monitoring data if available (e.g., cardiac output, stroke volume variation).