To describe the ambulance blood culture (BC) epidemiology in an ambulance service with a standardized protocol for BCs and early administration of antimicrobial therapy in patients with suspected sepsis.
Key Findings:
Positive cultures from ambulance BCs may guide therapy and reduce the duration of broad-spectrum antibiotics.
The study evaluates the diagnostic value of ambulance BCs and their association with sepsis severity.
Factors associated with positive ambulance BCs are explored.
Interpretation:
Limitations:
Potential increase in contamination rates in the prehospital setting.
Increased on-scene time may delay necessary hospital diagnostics and treatment.
Conclusion:
The study aims to provide insights into ambulance BC sampling in suspected sepsis cases.
