Health Wellness

Overcrowded ERs a Serious Health Risk

SUNDAY, May 21, 2017 (HealthDay News) — People with the potentially life-threatening infection complication known as sepsis are less likely to receive immediate antibiotic treatment in overcrowded emergency departments, researchers say. “Prompt initiation of appropriate antibiotics is the cornerstone of high-quality sepsis care, a fact emphasized in Medicare quality measures and international guidelines,” said the