Blood cultures from all suspected sources before administration of antibiotics.

Temperature control for either hypothermia or hyperthermia.

Administration of a thrombolytic (streptokinase).

Administration of cardiotonic agents such as dopamine, dobutamine, or norepinephrine.

Subcutaneous administration of epinephrine (1:1000) 0.5 to 1 mL every 5 to 15 minutes.

Vigorous intravenous fluid resuscitation with 0.9% sodium chloride.