June 9, 2026 · Emergency medicine journal : EMJ · DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2025-215623

Association between the time to norepinephrine initiation and mortality in patients with sepsis

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This study investigates the relationship between the timing of norepinephrine initiation and 28-day all-cause mortality in sepsis patients. The findings indicate that delayed initiation of norepinephrine is associated with higher mortality rates, with starting treatment within the first 60 minutes of hypotension significantly reducing the risk of death. The authors conclude that timely norepinephrine administration is crucial for improving outcomes in sepsis.

Rathakorn Thongkong, Thotsaporn Morasert, Pongdhep Theerawit

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