protocol : Suspected Sepsis of Unknown Origin
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Microbiology testing: Blood cultures should be obtained prior to initiation of antimicrobial therapy. Other specimens e.g. urine, sputum, tissue, other sterile site fluids may be sent depending on suspected sources of infection. These should ideally be obtained prior to antimicrobials if this will not cause unreasonable delay in antibiotic administration.
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Dosing recommendations in renal insufficiency can be found here. UVA antibiograms