Background: Sepsis is one of the most common causes for adult emergency department admissions and carries high morbidity and mortality. Appropriate and timely administration of intravenous (IV) antibiotics is one of the cornerstones of initial management of sepsis. Indeed, mortality has been shown to increase by 7-14% for each hour of delay in antibiotic administration. […]

Background: Stress ulcer prophylaxis (SUP) is overused in the intensive care setting. Acid suppression therapy has been associated with multiple adverse effects including increased risk of nosocomial pneumonia and Clostridium difficile colitis. Reduction in the rate of inappropriate use of SUP will not only decrease the risk of medication side effects but also decreases unnecessary […]