The key to treatment of septic shock is finding the cause of the infection.Which of the following cultures are obtained before antibiotic therapy is initiated?
A) Blood cultures x 2
B) Wound cultures
C) Urine cultures
D) Sputum cultures
E) CBC with differential

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A key measure in the treatment of septic shock is finding and eradicating the cause of the infection.At least two blood cultures plus urine, sputum, and wound cultures should be obtained to find the location of the infection before antibiotic therapy is initiated.Antibiotic therapy should be started within 1 hour of recognition of severe sepsis without delay for cultures.

The Key to Treatment of Septic Shock Is Finding the Cause