Timing of antibiotic administration and lactate measurement in septic shock patients: a comparison between hospital wards and the emergency department

摘要

BackgroundThe timing of intravenous antibiotic administration and lactate measurement is associated with survival of septic shock patients. Septic shock patients were admitted to the medical intensive care unit (MICU) from 2 major sources: hospital ward and emergency department (ED). This study aimed to compare the timing of antibiotic administration and lactate measurement between hospital wards and the ED.