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Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 2014
We reviewed patient discharges with outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) to determine whether outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy was modifiable or unnecessary at a large tertiary care children’s hospital. At least one modification definitely or possibly would have been recommended for 78% of episodes.
Elizabeth D, Knackstedt +5 more
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We reviewed patient discharges with outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) to determine whether outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy was modifiable or unnecessary at a large tertiary care children’s hospital. At least one modification definitely or possibly would have been recommended for 78% of episodes.
Elizabeth D, Knackstedt +5 more
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Chemotherapy, 2000
Because osteomyelitis requires lengthy parenteral antibiotic treatment in patients who are often otherwise healthy, it lends itself well to outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT). Four delivery models for OPAT are (1) self-administration at home, (2) administration by a visiting nurse in the home, (3) infusion center and (4) nursing home ...
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Because osteomyelitis requires lengthy parenteral antibiotic treatment in patients who are often otherwise healthy, it lends itself well to outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT). Four delivery models for OPAT are (1) self-administration at home, (2) administration by a visiting nurse in the home, (3) infusion center and (4) nursing home ...
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Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy: its delivery in the community
British Journal of Community Nursing, 2013Fifteen years ago, only a small minority of hospital inpatients were considered suitable for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) services ( Wiselka and Nicholson, 1997 ). Now almost 70% of those treated with intravenous antibiotics as hospital inpatients are considered suitable ( Hitchcock et al, 2009 ).
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[Daptomycin in outpatient antimicrobial parenteral therapy].
Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica, 2012Daptomycin is a cyclic lipopeptide with a rapid bactericidal effect against Gram-positive bacteria. The pharmacokinetic properties of this drug allow once-daily intravenous infusion as the best posology (including a 2-minute bolus). Because of its ease of administration and excellent safety profile, daptomycin is a first-line agent for use as ...
Carlos, Cervera, Carlos A, Mestres
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Making a case for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT)
Journal of Antimicrobial ChemotherapyAbstract In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its negative impact on both acute and elective care and decline in available inpatient resources, there is an imperative to maximize safe and effective alternatives to inpatient hospital care.
R A Seaton, M Gilchrist
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Introducing outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy in a children’s hospital
Nursing Children and Young People, 2018Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) offers an alternative to inpatient care for delivering intravenous antibiotics in patients' homes or in a day care clinic setting. It was first introduced in North America in the 1970s and has evolved over the years, starting with the adult population and now moving to the paediatric population ...
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International outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy.
International journal of clinical practice. Supplement, 2001On an international basis, outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) varies greatly. There are cultural as well as economic issues which make it different in every country. In general, the duration of hospital stay varies with the outpatient resources available and the economic base for them. In some countries, there may not be money available
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