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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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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • March 2, 2026

  • 4 min

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    A study found that earlier antibiotic initiation for sepsis does not lead to increased overtreatment among patients.

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    The analysis included 9,180 adult patients treated by 88 attending ED physicians across four Utah hospitals.

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    Physician-level variation in door-to-antimicrobial time was significant, with a median time of 155 minutes.

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    Qualitative interviews revealed that faster physicians employed proactive communication and early coordination.

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    The study's findings may have limited generalizability due to its regional focus and the time gap in data collection.

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Sepsis Antibiotic Timing Shows Physician Divide

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 2, 2026

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