2025 Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Adult Online-Severe Infections

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The session focused on infectious diseases, specifically bacterial, fungal, and viral infections, their diagnostic markers, and management. Key highlights included distinguishing pathogens based on risk factors and exposure, such as freshwater-related Aeromonas hydrophila versus saltwater Vibrio infections, and the role of Clostridium septicum in malignancy-associated infections. Management of skin and soft tissue infections, particularly Staphylococcus aureus with its endothelial adhesiveness, was emphasized. For severe infections like meningitis, empiric antimicrobial therapy varies by age and immune status, incorporating vancomycin and cephalosporins, with ampicillin added for older adults to cover Listeria. Fungal infections were discussed with attention to Candida's ocular involvement guiding antifungal choice, favoring fluconazole when chorioretinitis is present. Treatment durations vary: MSSA bacteremia requires 14 days of therapy, while community-acquired pneumonia often needs 5 days. The importance of source control, appropriate antimicrobial selection, and adjusting therapy based on patient status and regional epidemiology was underscored throughout.

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infectious diseases

bacterial infections

fungal infections

viral infections

antimicrobial therapy

source control

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