Mini-theatre 2
Speaker:Dr Despoina Koulenti, Consultant, Critical Care Department, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
This branded presentation explores the growing clinical challenge of invasive candidiasis (IC) in intensive care settings, covering its epidemiology, risk factors, and high associated morbidity and mortality. It highlights the complexities of diagnosing IC—given non-specific symptoms and limitations of current diagnostic tools—and underscores the importance of early, appropriate antifungal therapy to improve outcomes. The deck reviews current management approaches, including treatment strategies and guideline recommendations, while addressing issues such as antifungal resistance, dosing variability, and the need for effective source control. It also introduces a treatment option, exploring its pharmacokinetic profile, clinical trial data, and potential benefits.