Management of Biofilm-Related Infections in the Intensive Care Unit: Current Guidelines

Authors

  • D. Lebeaux Université Paris-Descartes, Sorbonne-Paris-Cité, AP–HP, hôpital Necker–Enfants-Malades, centre d’infectiologie Necker-Pasteur et institut Imagine
  • J.-C. Lucet IAME, UMR 1137, université Paris-Diderot, Sorbonne-Paris-Cité
  • F.S. Barbier Réanimation médicale polyvalente, hôpital de la Source, centre hospitalier régional d’Orléans

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s13546-016-1182-7

Keywords:

Aspiration pneumonitis, Aspiration pneumonia, Alteration of consciousness, Antibiotherapy, Prevention

Abstract

Biofilms are surface-associated microbial communities that are involved in numerous infectious diseases. Patients in the intensive care units are at high risk of biofilm-related infections due to the frequent insertion of central venous or urinary catheters and orotracheal tubes. Chronic infections can also involve biofilms, even in the absence of medical device. The aim of this review is to describe the main microbiological characteristics of biofilms and the main epidemiologic data regarding the risk of biofilm-related infections in intensive care unit. Then, based on recent French and international guidelines, we will detail the main aspects of their preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic management.

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Published

2016-03-07

How to Cite

Lebeaux, D., Lucet, J.-C., & Barbier, F. (2016). Management of Biofilm-Related Infections in the Intensive Care Unit: Current Guidelines. Médecine Intensive Réanimation, 25(3), 308–317. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13546-016-1182-7

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 3 (2016): Mai 2016 / Infectieux

Section

Update

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