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Sepsis is a common disease, but sometimes, we need some assistance with the diagnosis and resuscitation of these patients. Can biomarkers help us, or are we wasting time using these measures? What’s wrong with just the time-honored history and exam?

“Some have questioned exactly which parts of the bundle are beneficial, which parts are not, and which parts may be causing harm”

Steven Whelpley, DO reviews the recent literature on sepsis recognition and treatment in the ED.