Introduction Nosocomial pneumonia caused by carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (CR-GNB) is a growing concern worldwide due to limited treatment options and poor prognosis. VAP-prevention strategies have recently been grouped together into…
Introduction With the increasing number of critically ill patients being admitted to intensive care units (ICUs), there is a need for newer techniques and treatment modalities to evolve for their…
Introduction Critically ill patients on ventilators are prone to lower respiratory tract infections, ranging from tracheal tube colonization to ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis (VAT) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). VAP is associated with…
Introduction ICUs are settings of high antifungal consumption. Excessive antifungal use may cause individual and collective harm due to treatment-related adverse effects, drug–drug interactions and the selection of drug-resistant fungi,…
Introduction Treatment options for infections caused by multidrug- resistant (MDR) Enterobacterales are limited and these infections are associated with high clinical failure and mortality rates, especially in vulnerable patients. In…
Introduction Infection prevention and control (IPC) is essential to prevent nosocomial infections. This manuscript aims at investigating the current use and role of robots and smart environments on IPC systems…
Introduction In-hospital morbidity and mortality continue to be significantly impacted by invasive candidiasis (IC), a condition caused by the yeast pathogen Candida. The emergence of multi-resistant Candida species, including Candida…
Introduction Fungal infections are a growing threat to global public health, with some species causing life-threatening illnesses. Immunocompromised patients are at higher risk, and systemic fungal infections can be fatal…
Introduction Robotics is frequently regarded as a crucial enabling technology for tomorrow's society. This study looks at how robotics and intelligent medical devices (IMD) are used in intensive care. The…
Introduction Artificial intelligence–based clinical decision support (AI-CDS) tools to enhance personalized medicine is on the rise. In the ICU, complex and high-stakes decisions are made that might benefit from data-driven…