Emergence of colistin-resistant gram-negative rods in intensive care units: A cross-sectional study from a developing country.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine the clinical features, outcomes, and factors associated with the emergence of colistin-resistant gram-negative rods isolated from patients admitted to intensive care units.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted at the intensive care units of Liaquat National Hospital, from April 2019 to February 2020. Gram-negative rods resistant to colistin with minimum inhibitory concentrations ⩾ 4 mcg/mL according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute criteria as reported in cultures were included. Clinical, demographical data and treatment given were recorded and analyzed using SPSS version 25.

Results

A total of 93 patients were included; 58.1% were males. The mean age of patients was 59.48 ± 18.36 years. The most common organism isolat

SUBMITTER: Syed B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9583228 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature