Typically your labs and vitals will tell you if antibiotics are indicated. Things like increased WBC, lactic acid, hypotension, tachycardia etc. Blood cultures, too.
I found it quite eerie and fascinating that the "heartbeat" and "one death" categories are so alike in rhythm.
Typically your labs and vitals will tell you if antibiotics are indicated. Things like increased WBC, lactic acid, hypotension, tachycardia etc. Blood cultures, too.
I found it quite eerie and fascinating that the "heartbeat" and "one death" categories are so alike in rhythm.