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Evaluation of ambulance blood cultures in patients with suspected sepsis. A rural prospective cohort study

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  • Lars-Jøran Andersson

  • Gunnar Skov Simonsen

  • Erik Solligård

  • Knut Fredriksen

  • May 22, 2026

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    Sepsis is a life-threatening condition, and early diagnosis and therapy can decrease morbidity and mortality.

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    Drawing blood cultures (BCs) before antimicrobial treatment is crucial for guiding therapy against the causative microorganism.

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    Current practices show low positivity rates for BCs, with only 11.4% yielding positive cultures in emergency departments.

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    The study aims to assess the epidemiology and diagnostic value of ambulance BCs in patients with suspected sepsis.

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    Factors associated with positive ambulance BCs and their impact on hospital BC results are not well understood.

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Evaluation of ambulance blood cultures in patients with suspected sepsis. A rural prospective cohort study

  • by Lars-Jøran Andersson, Gunnar Skov Simonsen, Erik Solligård, Knut Fredriksen

  • May 22, 2026

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