The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine

SGEM#448: More than A Feeling – Gestalt vs CDT for Predicting Sepsis

Jul 27, 2024
Dr. Justin Morgenstern, an emergency physician and the mastermind behind www.First10EM.com, dives deep into the complexities of sepsis prediction. He questions the efficacy of traditional screening tools like qSOFA and MEWS, advocating for the critical role of clinical judgment. The conversation highlights notable findings from a study involving over 2,500 patients that challenges the need for immediate antibiotics. Morgenstern emphasizes the importance of reevaluating current practices to better enhance patient outcomes in emergency settings.
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