Antimicrobial Administration Delays for Patients with Suspected Sepsis in a Canadian Emergency Department: Prevalence and Risk Factors.

Key Points

• The research aims to assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with delays in antimicrobial administration for patients with suspected sepsis.
• Analyzed patient records from the QEII-HSC-ED regarding antimicrobial administration timing.
• Identified factors contributing to delays in treatment.
• Evaluated the correlation between delays and patient outcomes.
• Significant delays were observed in the administration of first and subsequent doses of antimicrobials.
• Delays may have contributed to negative health outcomes in patients admitted with sepsis.
• Identified risk factors associated with increased likelihood of administration delays.