Question

In suspected sepsis in the ED (no shock), when should empiric broad-spectrum antibiotics be initiated?

Accepted Answer

Within 3 hours; within 1 hour if septic shock

Answer

Only after lactate normalises

Answer

After culture results are available

Answer

Only after 30 mL/kg fluids are complete

Answer

Delay until ICU admission

Practice question

In suspected sepsis in the ED (no shock), when should empiric broad-spectrum antibiotics be initiated?