Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy in Pediatric Patients
Journal of Behçet Uz Children's HospitalObjective: Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) has been developed as an alternative approach to hospital stay for the effective treatment of infections requiring long-term therapy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes
Hıncal Özbakır +10 more
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Antibiotics, 2022 This nationwide study assessed how outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is organised by Dutch acute care hospitals, the barriers experienced, and how an OPAT program affects the way hospitals organised OPAT care. We systematically developed
Hester H. Stoorvogel +6 more
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Antimicrobial Agents and Catheter Complications in Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy [PDF]
Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, 2018 ObjectivesDebate about whether certain antimicrobial agents traditionally considered vesicants increase the risk of catheter complications has led to uncertainty in venous catheter placement protocols. To understand whether patients requiring home‐based outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) should receive peripheral catheters (e.g ...
Sara C. Keller +4 more
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Evaluation of an Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Program in a Specialty Clinic Setting [PDF]
, 2019 Introduction: Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) has gained popularity since its first description in 1974. At Community Health Network (CHN), the OPAT clinic was developed three years ago by an ambulatory care clinical pharmacist and ...
Hauk, Elizabeth
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Novel approaches for drug development against chronic primary pain: A systematic review
British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.Abstract Chronic primary pain (CPP) persisting for more than 3 months, associated with significant emotional distress without any known underlying cause, is an unmet medical need. Traditional or adjuvant analgesics do not provide satisfactory pain relief for a great proportion of these patients.
Valéria Tékus +5 more
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Clinical Infection in Practice, 2022 Traditionally, outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is used to treat infections with predictable course and anticipated response to therapy. However, there has been little consideration of OPAT for palliation as opposed to cure.
Oyewole Chris Durojaiye +2 more
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Antibioticoterapia intravenosa domiciliaria en el tratamiento de las infecciones causadas por microorganismos multirresistentes [PDF]
, 2012 L'objectiu d'aquest treball és descriure els tres primers anys d'experiència en teràpia ambulatoria domiciliària endovenosa (TADE) en infeccions per microorganismes multiresistents a la nostra Unitat d'Hospitalització a Domicili alhora que avaluar la ...
Oltean, Dan-Marian +2 more
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Paediatric Central Venous Access Devices: An Evidence and Gap Map of Global Research
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Context Central venous access devices (CVADs) are essential in paediatric care but pose significant risks. Synthesising existing evidence is needed to guide safe, effective, and equitable practice amid evolving interventions and complex management needs.
Tricia M. Kleidon +8 more
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Comparison of patient outcomes in a pharmacist-led outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy program [PDF]
, 2019 Purpose: Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is a therapeutic option meant to conserve healthcare resources when treating infections requiring the administration of IV antibiotics over a prolonged treatment course.
Howe, Zachary
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Implementing clinical process management of vascular wounds in a tertiary facility: Impact evaluation of a performance improvement project [PDF]
, 2017 BACKGROUND: Chronic vascular wounds have a significant economic and social impact on our society calling for allocation of a great deal of attention and resources.
Avruscio, Giampiero +3 more
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