Question

A 58-year-old with suspected sepsis has rising lactate despite fluids. Blood cultures were obtained. What is the timing benchmark for antimicrobials in septic shock?

Accepted Answer

Within 1 hour of recognition

Answer

Within 6 hours

Answer

Within 3 hours

Answer

After lactate normalizes

Answer

After CT confirms source

Practice question

A 58-year-old with suspected sepsis has rising lactate despite fluids. Blood cultures were obtained. What is the timing benchmark for antimicrobials in septic shock?