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SSC Antibiotic Timing — FRCA Final MCQ

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Severe CAP with septic shock. SSC 2021: antibiotics within what timeframe?

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Correct answer: C — 1 hour of recognition

SSC 2021: IV antimicrobials ASAP, ideally within 1h of sepsis/septic shock recognition. Each hour delay = measurable mortality increase. Blood cultures BEFORE antibiotics but should not delay >45 min.

Reference: SSC – 2021 – Antimicrobial timing