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ISCCM Position Statement on the Management of Invasive Fungal Infections in the Intensive Care Unit

Pradip Kumar Bhattacharya, Arunaloke Chakrabarti, Saswati Sinha, Rajesh Pande, Sachin Gupta, AK Ajith Kumar, Vijay Kumar Mishra, Sanjeev Kumar, Shilpushp Bhosale, Pavan Kumar Reddy

Keywords : Antifungal susceptibility, Antifungal therapy, Cryptococcus, Histoplasmosis, Intensive care unit, Invasive aspergillosis, Invasive candidiasis, Invasive fungal infections, Mucormycosis

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DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24747

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 10-08-2024

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2024; The Author(s).


Abstract

Rationale: Invasive fungal infections (IFI) in the intensive care unit (ICU) are an emerging problem owing to the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, immunosuppressive agents, and frequency of indwelling catheters. Timely diagnosis which is imperative to improve outcomes can be challenging. This position statement is aimed at understanding risk factors, providing a rational diagnostic approach, and guiding clinicians to optimize antifungal therapy. Objectives: To update evidence on epidemiology, risk factors, diagnostic approach, antifungal initiation strategy, therapeutic interventions including site-specific infections and role of therapeutic drug monitoring in IFI in ICU and focus on some practice points relevant to these domains. Methodology: A committee comprising critical care specialists across the country was formed and specific aspects of fungal infections and antifungal treatment were assigned to each member. They extensively reviewed the literature including the electronic databases and the international guidelines and cross-references. The information was shared and discussed over several meetings and position statements were framed to ensure their reliability and relevance in critical practice. The draft document was prepared after obtaining inputs and consensus from all the members and was reviewed by an expert in this field. Results: The existing evidence on the management of IFI was updated and practice points were prepared under each subheading to enable critical care practitioners to streamline diagnosis and treatment strategies for patients in the ICU with additional detail on site-specific infections therapeutic drug monitoring. Conclusion: This position statement attempts to address the management of IFI in immunocompetent and non-neutropenic ICU patients. The practice points should guide in optimization of the management of critically ill patients with suspected or proven fungal infections.


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