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Sepsis and septic shock: Empirical regimens
Choice of empirical antibiotic regimen for sepsis or septic shock
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Sepsis and septic shock: Identification and initial management
Sepsis and septic shock: Empirical regimens
Choice of empirical antibiotic regimen for sepsis or septic shock
Choice of empirical antibiotic regimen for sepsis or septic shock of unknown source
Choice of empirical antibiotic regimen for sepsis or septic shock when the source is apparent
References
Community-acquired sepsis or septic shock of unknown source in adults
Hospital-acquired sepsis or septic shock of unknown source in adults
Community-acquired sepsis or septic shock of unknown source in children 2 months or older
Hospital-acquired sepsis or septic shock of unknown source in children 2 months or older
Sepsis or septic shock of unknown source in neonates and children younger than 2 months
Directed therapy for bloodstream infections, including sepsis and septic shock
Skin and soft tissue infections
Traumatic wound infections
Urinary tract infections in adults
Urinary tract infections in children
Identifying resistant pathogens or Candida species
Principles of obtaining blood for culture
Principles of antimicrobial use
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS)
Practical information on using antimicrobial drugs
Aminoglycoside use
Vancomycin use in adults
Vancomycin use in young infants and children
Monitoring antimicrobial blood concentrations
Ambulatory antimicrobial therapy
Antimicrobial hypersensitivity
Kidney impairment and antimicrobial dosing
Contact details for health departments and public health units
Amikacin initial dose calculator
Gentamicin initial dose calculator
Tobramycin initial dose calculator
Choice of empirical antibiotic regimen for sepsis or septic shock
Published March 2025
Choice of empirical antibiotic regimen for sepsis or septic shock of unknown source
Choice of empirical antibiotic regimen for sepsis or septic shock when the source is apparent
