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Why is there such a big deal about administering antibiotics to elderly people once they satisfy the conditions for suspected sepsis? could a delay of 4-5 hours before giving antibiotics seriously be life-threatening or it this simply being cautious?
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Sepsis is an: incredibly big deal! The risk of death is 30-60%. Challenges include difficulty recognizing it, especially in the elderly, and the rapidity with which it overtakes the body. Treatment of respiratory distress, shock requiring aggressive fluid resuscitation and drugs to support blood pressure are often needed. It is recommended that antibiotics be started within an hour. Following protocols is best
Answered 4/3/2017
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Infections still kil: There is a huge benefit to starting antibiotics when a life-threatening condition like sepsis is diagnosed. A delay in diagnosis can mean increased chance of death; while antibiotics alone sometime are insufficient to stop sepsis, doctors don't want to be caught afterwards in a "coulda, shoulda" situation. It's far better to stop antibiotics if we're wrong than to withhold it if it was needed. GL.
Answered 4/11/2017
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