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Sepsis Antibiotic Timing Shows Physician Divide

Emergency department physicians differ in how quickly they initiate antibiotics for suspected sepsis.

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A recent study conducted across four Utah hospitals revealed that earlier initiation of antibiotics for sepsis does not correlate with increased rates of overtreatment. Analyzing data from 9,180 adult patients treated by 88 emergency department physicians, the study found that door-to-antimicrobial times varied significantly among physicians, yet a longer initiation time was not linked to unnecessary antibiotic use. Emphasizing coordinated care practices, lead author Ithan D. Peltan, MD, noted the importance of physician approaches in managing sepsis effectively without causing overtreatment.

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Sepsis Antibiotic Timing Shows Physician Divide

Emergency department physicians differ in how quickly they initiate antibiotics for suspected sepsis.

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 2, 2026

  • 4 min

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