Opportunistic fungal infections in the critically ill.

  • 1 September 2000
    • journal article
    • review article
    • Vol. 12  (3) , 323-40
Abstract
Opportunistic fungal infections are increasingly common in acute care and now represent 10% to 15% of all nosocomial infections. Few references and clinical resources are readily available for nurses in planning care for these patients (as opposed to bacterial diseases, which are better known). Nurses must recognize patients at high risk for fungal infections and develop more detailed assessment plans that include orifice and breath sound assessments. They also must be familiar with antifungal therapies and the specialized nursing care required to administer them safely and with the best bioavailability.

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