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  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

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  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health threat.
  • Intensive Care Units (ICUs) are high-risk environments for multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) colonisation and infection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine epidemiological characteristics and risk factors for MDROs colonisation in mixed ICUs.
  • To differentiate risk factors for initial versus nosocomial MDROs colonisation.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive observational study with analytical elements.
  • Utilised the Zero-Resistance register from Albacete General University Hospital (April 2016 - December 2021).
  • Identified risk factors associated with MDROs colonisation.

Main Results:

  • 61.0% of patients with initial colonisation had risk factors, compared to 34.0% without (p < 0.001).
  • Significant risk factors for initial colonisation included prior hospitalisation (≥5 days/3 months), previous MDROs colonisation/infection, and institutionalisation.
  • Longer ICU stays were associated with increased nosocomial colonisation (p < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Hospitalisation history, prior MDROs status, and institutionalisation are significant risk factors for initial colonisation.
  • Prolonged ICU stays elevate the risk of nosocomial MDROs colonisation.
  • Early identification and management of at-risk patients are essential for controlling MDROs spread in ICUs.