Hospital practice (Office ed.)
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Hosp. Pract. (Off. Ed.) · Jun 1993
ReviewOutpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy. Management of serious infections. Part I: Medical, socioeconomic, and legal issues. Advances in i.v. delivery.
Physicians who prescribe outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy must remain abreast of advances in intravenous catheters and infusion pumps so they can select equipment that realizes the full potential of therapy and suits the patient's needs for comfort, reliability, and safety. The cost of equipment and installation can vary greatly and is thus another important consideration when choosing these devices.
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Hosp. Pract. (Off. Ed.) · Jun 1993
ReviewOutpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy. Management of serious infections. Part I: Medical, socioeconomic, and legal issues. Pediatric considerations.
Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) is less threatening to children than in-hospital treatment and most likely reduces the risk of nosocomial infection. Most pediatric infections can be treated in the home if patients are medically stable, parents are motivated to help with therapy, and appropriate resources, such as skilled pediatric nursing, are available. The cost of pediatric OPAT is similar to that of adult OPAT.