Hospital-acquired Infections in the Adult Intensive Care Unit: Epidemiology, Resistance Patterns, and Risk Factors.

Introduction: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are defined as infections that develop in the patient after being admitted to the hospital. The overall burden of HAIs is known to be higher in developing countries. The most common HAIs include ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI), surgical site infection (SSI), and catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI).

Impact of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program on Broad Spectrum Antibiotics Consumption in the Intensive Care Setting.

Background And Objectives: Antibiotics are the most commonly exploited agents in intensive care units. An antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) helps in the optimal utilization of antibiotics and prevents the development of antibiotic resistance. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of ASP on broad-spectrum antibiotic consumption in terms of defined daily dose (DDD) and days of therapy (DOT) before and after the implementation of an ASP.

Incidence, Subtypes, Risk factors, and Outcome of Delirium: A Prospective Observational Study from Indian Intensive Care Unit.

Background: Delirium is a common, under-recognized, and often fatal condition in critically ill patients, characterized by acute disorder of attention and cognition. The global prevalence varies with a negative impact on outcomes. A paucity of Indian studies exists that have systematically assessed delirium.