TIMSIT , Jean-François

Bloodstream infection (BSI) is defined by positive blood cultures in a patient with systemic signs of infection and may be either secondary to a documented source or primary-that is, without identified origin. Community-acquired BSIs in immunocompetent adults usually involve drug-susceptible bacteria, while healthcare-associated BSIs are...

CURRENT SITUATION: Early detection of the relapse in case of tumor located in the upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) is an important point for improving prognosis. Clinical control has not been efficient and, until today, no biological biomarker has been validated for surveillance of patients. In a preliminary study, we have shown the benefit of...

Introduction In the past 15 years, treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) caused by carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (CR-GNB) has represented an intricate challenge for clinicians. Areas covered In this perspective article, we discuss the available clinical data about novel agents for the treatment of CR-GNB VAP, together...

Purpose: Hyperglycaemia is an adaptive response to stress commonly observed in critical illness. Its management remains debated in the intensive care unit (ICU). Individualising hyperglycaemia management, by targeting the patient's pre-admission usual glycaemia, could improve outcome.Methods: In a multicentre, randomized, double-blind,...

Abstract Background Stress hyperglycemia can persist during an intensive care unit (ICU) stay and result in prolonged requirement for insulin (PRI). The impact of PRI on ICU patient outcomes is not known. We evaluated the relationship between PRI and Day 90 mortality in ICU patients without previous diabetic treatments. Methods This is a post...