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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Surgical Infections

Background:

  • Intra-abdominal infections (IAIs) are significant global causes of illness and death.
  • Effective management involves diagnosis, source control, antimicrobial therapy, and hemodynamic support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify five fundamental factors for assessing patients with IAIs.
  • To guide optimal treatment strategies for intra-abdominal infections.

Main Methods:

  • This narrative review synthesizes current knowledge on IAI management.
  • It focuses on key assessment elements for effective treatment.

Main Results:

  • Five critical factors for IAI assessment are proposed: anatomical extent, origin, patient status, suspected pathogens/resistance, and immune competence.
  • Continuous evaluation of these factors is crucial for managing complicated IAIs.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic approach considering these five factors improves IAI treatment.
  • Optimal management of IAIs hinges on a comprehensive and continuous assessment strategy.