Introduction Invasive fungal infections (IFI) are life-threatening in ICU patients, with rising incidence and persistently high mortality. The increase is linked to complex care needs, immunocompromised states, comorbidities, broad-spectrum antibiotic…
Introduction (Article introduction authored by INCA Editorial Team) Bacterial pneumonia remains a global health challenge with high morbidity and mortality, particularly in vulnerable populations. Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and hospital-acquired pneumonia…
Introduction Respiratory distress is the leading cause of NICU admissions. Rapid diagnosis and appropriate treatment are vital for improving outcomes. Mechanical ventilation (MV) is a key therapy but carries risks…
Introduction Candida species are a major cause of hospital-acquired fungal infections, leading to significant illness and death, especially in critically ill or immunocompromised patients. While mucocutaneous forms like oral thrush…
Introduction The concept of “time is spine” underscores the importance of early (within 24 hours) or ultra-early (within 12 hours) surgical decompression following spinal cord injury (SCI) to improve neurological…
Introduction The American Thoracic Society, CDC, European Respiratory Society, and IDSA have updated TB treatment guidelines based on recent clinical trial data. In settings with access to advanced diagnostics, new…
Introduction Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are defined as 2 infections in 6 months or 3 in 12 months, with at least 2 weeks of symptom-free interval. Symptoms include frequent…
Introduction Intra-abdominal infections (IAIs) are a significant, often life-threatening condition affecting millions of patients annually, with treatment responsibility typically distributed across various healthcare providers, including surgeons, infectious disease specialists, and…
Introduction Invasive fungal diseases (IFD) pose significant morbidity and mortality risks, particularly among immunocompromised patients, but they can also affect non-neutropenic, critically ill adults in the ICU who lack classical…
Introduction (Article introduction authored by ICU Editorial Team) Pulmonary invasive fungal infections (pIFI) disproportionately affect patients with hematological malignancies (HM), primarily due to their underlying disease and intensive chemotherapy-induced neutropenia.…