IFC Case

Decision
point

Decision point

Is there suspicion that Hamza is at risk of
developing an IFI?

There are several risk factors that need to be
considered when assessing a patient's risk of
developing an IFI.1

There are a number of factors that contribute to a
patient's risk of developing an IFI, including many
underlying conditions, procedures/interventions
(e.g. mechanical ventilation), prolonged ICU stay
and treatments, such as broad-spectrum antibiotics
and steroids.5

Which of the following risk factors are
present in Hamza's case?

All of these factors were present and
increase Hamza's risk of developing an IFI.2–5

COPD2

Influenza infection3,4

Steriod use2,5

Medical ventilation5

Broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment7

DAY 6-8

Liposomal Amphotericin B initiated

Decision
point

Decision point

DAY 0

ICU Admission

There are several risk factors that need to be considered when assessing a patient's risk of developing an IFI.1

There are a number of factors that contribute to a patient's risk of developing an IFI, including many underlying conditions, procedures/interventions
(e.g. mechanical ventilation), prolonged ICU stay and treatments, such as broad-spectrum antibiotics and steroids.5

Which of the following risk factors are present in Hamza's case?

All of these factors were present and increase Hamza's risk of developing an IFI.2–5

Is there suspicion that Hamza is at risk of developing an IFI?