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01.10.2011 | Commentary

Clinical prediction rules for invasive candidiasis in the ICU: ready for prime time?

verfasst von: Luis Ostrosky-Zeichner

Erschienen in: Critical Care | Ausgabe 5/2011

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Abstract

Invasive candidiasis is a major source of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. The creation and validation of clinical prediction rules to identify patients at high risk has given clinicians access to advanced management strategies, such as targeted prophylaxis, pre-emptive therapy, and protocolized empirical therapy.
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Metadaten
Titel
Clinical prediction rules for invasive candidiasis in the ICU: ready for prime time?
verfasst von
Luis Ostrosky-Zeichner
Publikationsdatum
01.10.2011
Verlag
BioMed Central
Erschienen in
Critical Care / Ausgabe 5/2011
Elektronische ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc10422

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