Explore the complexities of antibiotic decision-making in this 46-minute physician grand rounds presentation by Dr. Trevor Van Schooneveld from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Delve into the challenges of diagnosing bacterial infections, understand the importance of biomarkers like procalcitonin (PCT), and learn about their dynamics in clinical settings. Examine case studies, multicenter randomized controlled trials, and sepsis algorithms to gain insights into PCT-guided treatments. Discover when PCT is most effective and how to implement it in clinical practice. Enhance your knowledge of antibiotic stewardship and improve patient care through evidence-based approaches to infectious disease management.