Diagnostic stewardship in sepsis: minding the gap from the microbiology lab to ward
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Sepsis is a life-threatening condition resulting from the body's dysregulated response to infection that demands timely diagnosis and effective antimicrobial treatment to reduce mortality and healthcare burden. Microbiology laboratories play a critical role in sepsis management by delivering rapid and accurate diagnostic information. This article explores the framework and implementation of diagnostic stewardship programs, their integration with antimicrobial stewardship programs, and the evolving microbiological techniques enabling earlier, targeted antimicrobial therapy in sepsis. We highlight the critical synergy between microbiology, clinical teams and innovation, in optimizing patient outcomes.
Authors: Rafael Cantón, Ana Verónica Halperin
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415586940