Question

A 49-year-old presents with suspected sepsis without shock; lactate 2.1 mmol/L. What is recommended regarding blood cultures and antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Obtain cultures promptly and start antibiotics within 3 hours if sepsis without shock

Answer

Delay antibiotics until cultures return

Answer

No cultures needed if lactate <4

Answer

Start narrow antibiotics only after ID consult

Answer

Fluids only, defer antibiotics 24 h

Practice question

A 49-year-old presents with suspected sepsis without shock; lactate 2.1 mmol/L. What is recommended regarding blood cultures and antibiotics?