Acute Bacteremia

First Things First

  • Evaluate need for airway.
  • Evaluate need for supplemental oxygen or support of breathing.
  • Evaluate and support circulation.
    • Focus on identifying specific bacteria.
    • Localize the site of primary infection.
  • Obtain cultures and quickly start antibiotics.

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Last updated: April 13, 2010