title: Meta-analysis based on limited data shows no evidence to support the guideline recommendation for early administration of antibiotics in severe sepsis and septic shock.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital, Limerick, Ireland; GEMS, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Casserly
authors.affiliation: GEMS, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
authors.forename: Ailish
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hannigan
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D018805:Sepsis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000401:mortality*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents