Bacteraemia in shock. A prospective study.
Previous studies showed that bacteraemia occurs in shocked dogs and rats. The present study shows that it also occurs in shocked patients and that Gram-positive bacteria, especially staphylococci, feature prominently. Gram-positive bacteraemia may constitute an important link between shock and sepsis. Antibiotic prophylaxis covering Gram-positive bacteria is suggested for patients with severe shock.
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