Use of Antimicrobials for Bloodstream Infections in the Intensive Care Unit, a Clinically Oriented Review
Abstract Bloodstream infections (BSIs) in critically ill patients are associated with significant mortality. For patients with septic shock, antibiotics should be administered within the hour. Probabilistic treatment should be targeted to the most likely pathogens, considering the source and risk factors for bacterial resistance including local epidemiology. Source control is a critical component of the […]