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Tutorial 202

Critical Care Microbiology 3 – Common Critical Care – Associated Infections

Dr Sunita Asif

Dr Gerry Lynch

Rotherham General Hospital, S.Yorks, UK

Correspondence to glynch1@nhs.net

25TH OCTOBER 2010

Abstract

No unequivocal accuracy or mortality benefit from an invasive “bacteriologic” versus “clinical” approach
Johanson and CPIS criteria most commonly used
Adequate initial empirical therapy rationalised in light of culture results, whichever approach is
taken Prevention is key- NICE/NPSA guidance.
Ventilator “bundles” are helpful.

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