A 65-year-old male patient with septic shock is being prepared for air medical transport. His blood pressure is 70/40 mmHg, heart rate is 120 bpm, and he exhibits signs of poor perfusion. Which initial intervention is MOST appropriate to improve his oxygen delivery?
The correct initial intervention for a patient in septic shock with poor perfusion is fluid resuscitation. This helps to restore intravascular volume, increasing cardiac output and ultimately improving tissue perfusion. Blood products are typically reserved for patients with significant blood loss or anemia, while vasopressors are often used after ensuring adequate fluid resuscitation.
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