26th February 2024

A 67-year-old woman admitted to the renal unit following a renal transplant suddenly develops high temperature 38.2, shivers and abdominal pain.

A 67-year-old woman admitted to the renal unit following a renal transplant suddenly develops high temperature 38.2, shivers and abdominal pain. On examination she is tachycardic and hypotensive. Sepsis 6 protocol is initiated. Her blood test reveals neutrophil count <1.5 x 109/litre.

Prescribe one drug that should be administered to the patient.