Intensive care units (ICU) are the hospital departments where the prevalence of nosocomial infections (HAI) is highest. The majority of HAIs in intensive care units are associated with the use of invasive devices (e.g. endotracheal tubes, vascular and urinary catheters), and a significant proportion of these HAIs are considered preventable. Additionally, the burden of antimicrobial resistance is high in intensive care units, due to the severity of patients’ clinical condition, frequent use of antibiotics, and various prevention and control practices. infections. Strengthening infection prevention and control practices and implementing antimicrobial stewardship are essential measures to prevent HAIs and the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance in intensive care units.
Nosocomial infections acquired in intensive care units
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