How to Choose Empiric Antibiotics in Septic Shock: A Practical ICU Approach

How to Choose Empiric Antibiotics in Septic Shock | Practical ICU Approach for Doctors Choosing empiric antibiotics in septic shock is one of the most critical decisions in the ICU. The challenge is to provide early and adequate antimicrobial coverage without unnecessarily exposing the patient to excessive broad-spectrum antibiotics. In this video, we discuss a practical, bedside approach to selecting empiric antibiotics in septic shock, based on the suspected source of infection, previous microbiology, MDR risk, local antibiogram and patient-specific factors.