<i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i>Infections in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit: Predictors of Multi‐drug Resistance

Abstract

Acinetobacter baumannii infections are frequent and associated with high morbidity, mortality, and multi-resistance. Avoidance of unnecessary antibiotics is a high priority, and specific attention should be paid to patients with previous ARDS and, particularly, previous septic shock and reoperation. When such risk factors are identified, colistin may be the only appropriate treatment.