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Commentary on: Taylor SP, Kowalkowski MA, Skewes S, Chou SH. Real-world implications of updated surviving sepsis campaign antibiotic timing recommendations. Crit Care Med. 2024 doi: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000006240.
Implications for practice and research
Antibiotic delivery in suspected sepsis must be prioritised within the clinical context emphasising the need to individualise antibiotic timing according to patient profiles.
In the absence of shock, a more lenient approach to antibiotic timing could support the rational use of antibiotics.
Context
Sepsis is a life-threatening response to infection and remains a critical challenge with high morbidity and mortality rates. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines serve as a cornerstone for sepsis management and are pivotal in standardising care. Taylor et al’s article1 scrutinises the real-world implications of updated SSC antibiotic timing recommendations2 and offers critical insights into the practical effects of the revised antibiotic timing guidelines.
Methods
In their study,1 …
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