Risk factors for positive follow-up blood cultures in critically ill adults with Gram-negative bacteraemia.

Rebecca A MayesEmily A SiegristJulia MathewStephen B NeelyCindy B McCloskeyBryan P White

Published in: JAC-antimicrobial resistance (2024)

This is the first study to investigate the use of FUBC for Gram-negative BSI in exclusively ICU patients. Risk factors for repeat positive FUBC in this population include lack of source control and less time between index and FUBC. Prospective studies are needed to fully elucidate the role of FUBCs in critically ill patients with Gram-negative BSI.

Keyphrases

gram negative
multidrug resistant
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
intensive care unit
prognostic factors
mechanical ventilation
patient reported outcomes
case control
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation