intensive care unit

Use of chlorhexidine for the prophylaxis of nosocomial infections in ICU

Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2020; 22(1):30-38
10.36488/cmac.2020.1.30-38
This review summarizes published data on the use of chlorhexidine for the prevention of nosocomial infections in the intensive care units (ICU). The use of a 0.5–2.0% alcohol solution of chlorhexidine is strongly recommended for the surgical site …

The role of antimicrobial therapy stewardship in intensive care service

Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2018; 20(2):132-140
10.36488/cmac.2018.2.132-140
An analysis of current trends in the prevalence of nosocomial infections, their etiology and antibiotic resistance in pathogens was performed. Social and economic consequences of antimicrobial resistance as well as a medical community’s response were …

Systemic Antimicrobials Consumption and Expenditures in Intensive Care Units of Hospitals in Russian Federation and Republic of Belarus: Results of Multicenter Pharmacoepidemiological Study

Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2014; 16(4):294-311
To assess systemic antimicrobials (AM) consumption and expenditures in intensive care units (ICU) of multiprofile hospitals in different regions of Russian Federation and Republic of Belarus in 2009–2010 retrospective collection of data from hospital …

Criteria Used When Initiating Antifungal Therapy Against Candida spp. in the Intensive Care Unit

Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2001; 3(1):69-78
Translated and reprinted with permission from «International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents» 2000; 15:83-90.

Invasive candidiasis is a life threatening complication for intensive care unit (ICU) patients. The infection is difficult to …