Novel and Rapid Diagnostics for Common Infections in the Critically Ill Patient

Chiagozie I Pickens; Richard G Wunderink

doi:10.1016/j.idc.2023.12.003

Novel and Rapid Diagnostics for Common Infections in the Critically Ill Patient

Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2024 Mar;38(1):51-63. doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2023.12.003.

Authors

Chiagozie I Pickens¹, Richard G Wunderink²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Division, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 303 E. Superior Street Simpson Querrey 5th Floor, Suite 5-406, Chicago, IL 60611-2909, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Department of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Division, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 303 E. Superior Street Simpson Querrey 5th Floor, Suite 5-406, Chicago, IL 60611-2909, USA.

PMID: 38280767
DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2023.12.003

Abstract

There are several novel platforms that enhance detection of pathogens that cause common infections in the intensive care unit. These platforms have a sample to answer time of a few hours, are often higher yield than culture, and have the potential to improve antibiotic stewardship.

Keywords: Antibiotic stewardship; Critical care; Infection; Molecular; Rapid diagnostic.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents* / therapeutic use
Antimicrobial Stewardship*
Critical Illness
Humans
Intensive Care Units
Rapid Diagnostic Tests

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents