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  • Sepsis management is critical for patient outcomes.
  • Timely diagnosis and treatment are essential to reduce sepsis-related mortality.
  • Identifying barriers is key to improving sepsis care pathways.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify common barriers in sepsis management.
  • To investigate delays in initial management, diagnosis, and antimicrobial treatment.
  • To assess current practices in Spanish hospitals.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study utilizing population-based surveys.
  • Surveys targeted healthcare personnel in emergency departments and infectious disease/microbiology units.
  • Data collected from 700 healthcare professionals across 270 hospitals.

Main Results:

  • The quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score was a common screening tool.
  • Procalcitonin was the most frequently used biomarker.
  • Sepsis codes were implemented in 66.2% of centers, primarily in tertiary hospitals.
  • Blood culture contamination rates were 8.9%, with results available within 72 hours in most cases.
  • Quality indicators for sepsis management were not consistently monitored.

Conclusions:

  • Significant barriers impede effective sepsis management in Spanish hospitals.
  • Addressing these barriers is crucial for optimizing sepsis care.
  • Further research and implementation of standardized protocols are needed.