From: Utility of an antibiotic guideline in hospital-associated infections
Parameter
Septic shock
(n = 35)
Severe sepsis
(n = 30)
Sepsis
(n = 36)
Positive cultures
23 (66%)
25 (83%)
24 (67%)
Appropriateness
18/23 (78%)
21/25 (84%)
14/24 (58%)