Blood Culture Results Before and After Antimicrobial Administration in Patients With Severe Manifestations of Sepsis
Abstract
Background: Administering antimicrobial agents before obtaining blood cultures could potentially decrease time to treatment and improve outcomes, but it is unclear how this strategy affects diagnostic sensitivity. Objective: To determine the sensitivity of blood cultures obtained shortly after initiation of antimicrobial therapy in patients with severe manifestations of sepsis. Design: Patient-level, single-group, diagnostic study....
Paper Details
Title
Blood Culture Results Before and After Antimicrobial Administration in Patients With Severe Manifestations of Sepsis
Published Date
Sep 17, 2019
Journal
Volume
171
Issue
8
Pages
547 - 547
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