Decision
point
point
DAY 3-10
Fungal infection
Decision point
Suspect early when an IFI strikes: Prompt treatment
initiation may reduce risk of mortality1–5
initiation may reduce risk of mortality1–5
Every day, increasing numbers of at-risk patients
enter the ICU.6 It is important to identify these
patients early by looking out for specific
comorbidities or opportunities for infection
during their ICU care.7
enter the ICU.6 It is important to identify these
patients early by looking out for specific
comorbidities or opportunities for infection
during their ICU care.7
Which of the following put Abdullah at higher risk
of developing an IFI?
of developing an IFI?
Malignancy8,9
Recent surgery7
Broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment7
Mechanical ventilation7
Major intra-abdominal surgery7
Pancreatic disease10
Multiple invasive Procedures11
Central venous catheter7
All of these factors increase Abdullah's risk of
developing an IFI.7–11
developing an IFI.7–11
There are a number of factors that contribute to a patient's risk of
developing an IFI, including many underlying conditions, procedures/
interventions (e.g. mechanical ventilation), prolonged ICU stay and
treatments, such as broad-spectrum antibiotics and corticosteroids.7,12
developing an IFI, including many underlying conditions, procedures/
interventions (e.g. mechanical ventilation), prolonged ICU stay and
treatments, such as broad-spectrum antibiotics and corticosteroids.7,12
DAY 12-15
Liposomal Amphotericin B initiated
