Decision
point
point
DAY 1
Fungal infection
Decision point
Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of IFIs in high-risk
patients is key to ensuring favourable outcomes2–5
patients is key to ensuring favourable outcomes2–5
Every day, increasing numbers of at-risk patients
enter the ICU.2 Being aware of risk factors may
allow clinicians to identify and act on these early on
in the patient’s ICU stay.6
enter the ICU.2 Being aware of risk factors may
allow clinicians to identify and act on these early on
in the patient’s ICU stay.6
Which of the following put Yusuf at higher risk
of developing an IFI?
of developing an IFI?
?
DAY 2
Aspergillus confirmed
Mechanical ventilation6
Central venous catheter6
Multiple invasive procedures7
Influenza8
Broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment6
Liver desease9,10
All of these factors increase Yusuf's risk of IFI.6,7
There are a number of factors that contribute to a
patient’s risk of developing an IFI, including many
underlying conditions, procedures/interventions (e.g.
mechanical ventilation), prolonged ICU stay and
treatments such as broad‑spectrum antibiotics.6,11
patient’s risk of developing an IFI, including many
underlying conditions, procedures/interventions (e.g.
mechanical ventilation), prolonged ICU stay and
treatments such as broad‑spectrum antibiotics.6,11
