Brit J Hosp Med
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Brit J Hosp Med
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Sepsis is a medical emergency, which requires the initiation of broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents as early as possible. In the absence of positive microbiological cultures providing targeted antimicrobial advice, broad-spectrum antibiotics are commonly continued until there is clinical evidence of infection resolution. ⋯ The protocolised use of protein biomarkers to guide clinical decision making can be used to help combat excessive durations of antimicrobials in patients with sepsis. This article reviews the current evidence for biomarker-guided antimicrobial discontinuation protocols in sepsis, identifies related evidence gaps and examines future innovation challenges in this field.
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Comparative Study
Femoral nerve block vs adductor canal block for total knee arthroplasty.