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Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Association of Medical Microbiology
ISSN: 0255-0857 EISSN: 0255-0857
Vol. 28, No. 1, 2010, pp. 5-10
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Bioline Code: mb10003
Full paper language: English
Document type: Review Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, Vol. 28, No. 1, 2010, pp. 5-10
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Clinical microbiology in the intensive care unit: Strategic and operational characteristics
Bhattacharya, S & Mondal, A. S.
Abstract
Infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among patients admitted in intensive care units (ICUs). The application of the principles and the practice of Clinical Microbiology for ICU patients can significantly improve clinical outcome. The present article is aimed at summarising the strategic and operational characteristics of this unique field where medical microbiology attempts to venture into the domain of direct clinical care of critically ill patients. The close and strategic partnership between clinical microbiologists and intensive care specialists, which is essential for this model of patient care have been emphasized. The article includes discussions on a variety of common clinical-microbiological problems faced in the ICUs such as ventilator-associated pneumonia, blood stream infections, skin and soft tissue infection, UTI, infection control, besides antibiotic management.
Keywords
Clinical microbiology, intensive care unit, antibiotics
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