Differential Profiles of intensive care unit multidrug-resistant patients: Influence of prior antibiotic therapy on clinical features
Previous antibiotic use is linked to longer ICU and hospital stays, extended use of indwelling lines, and increased duration of mechanical ventilation, all of which contribute to greater financial burdens. However, there was no significant difference in mortality between the antibiotic and non-antibiotic groups. Further studies conducted on a larger scale across multiple ICUs could provide deeper insights into this relationship.
Authors
- Kaleem Ullah Toori
- Ramsha Ghazal Arshad
- Javeria Rahim
Institutions
- Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PK)
- Islamic Azad University Islamshahr Branch (IR)
- Bahria University (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
- Published
- 2025-02-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.3.10392
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.55