Decision
point
point
Decision point
Suspecting IFIs early may help to prevent mortality1,2
Every day, more and more patients at risk of IFI enter
the ICU.3 It is important to identify these patients
early by looking out for specific comorbidities or
opportunities for infection during their ICU stay.1
the ICU.3 It is important to identify these patients
early by looking out for specific comorbidities or
opportunities for infection during their ICU stay.1
Which of the following factors put Rashid at risk
of developing an IFI?
of developing an IFI?
Malignancy4,5
Recent surgery1
Broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment1
Immunosuppression1
Mechanical ventilation1
Major intra-abdominal surgery1
Central venous catheter1
COPD8
Pancreatic cancer1
Multiple invasive procedures6
Parenteral nutrition7
Gastrointestinal leak9,10
DAY 0 (continued)
Aspergillus detected
All of these factors increase Rashid's risk of developing
an IFI.1,4–6
an IFI.1,4–6
There are a number of factors that contribute to a patient’s risk
of developing an IFI, including many procedures/interventions
(e.g. mechanical ventilation), underlying conditions, treatments
such as broad‑spectrum antibiotics and prolonged ICU stays.1,11
of developing an IFI, including many procedures/interventions
(e.g. mechanical ventilation), underlying conditions, treatments
such as broad‑spectrum antibiotics and prolonged ICU stays.1,11
DAY 3
Liposomal Amphotericin B initiated
