Nosocomial Infections and Complications in ICU Settings
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nosocomial infections and critical complications are a major concern in intensive care units (ICUs) worldwide. Despite advancements in medical care, the incidence of infections such as ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), catheter-related bloodstream infections, and complications from therapies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remain high, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of nosocomial infections, focusing on the interplay between microbial pathogens, host immunity, and therapeutic interventions.
This Special Issue will address key topics, including pneumonia in mechanically ventilated patients, ECMO-related infections, and sepsis, which remains one of the leading causes of death in ICUs. We also seek studies exploring the role of dysregulated coagulation in critical illnesses, highlighting how it exacerbates infection-related complications. Original research, systematic reviews, and clinical trials that address novel diagnostics, prevention strategies, and therapeutic approaches are highly encouraged.
This Special Issue will provide a platform for critical care specialists, infectious disease experts, and researchers to advance our understanding of ICU-acquired infections, driving innovations in both prevention and management to enhance patient outcomes. We welcome submissions that explore both basic and translational science, as well as clinical applications.
Prof. Dr. Ignacio Martín-Loeches
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nosocomial infections
- critical care
- pneumonia
- ICU
- sepsis
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