When Oral Therapy Can Replace Intravenous Antibiotics-Changing Practice as New Data Emerge.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.0923
Abstract: This essay describes a physician-patient’s experience with unchanged practice patterns despite the publication of new data challenging those patterns. read more here.
Keywords: therapy replace; practice; intravenous antibiotics; new data ... See more keywords
Early Discontinuation versus Continuation of Antimicrobial Therapy in Low Risk Pediatric Cancer Patients with Febrile Neutropenia, Before Recovery of Counts: A Randomized Controlled Trial (DALFEN Study)–Correspondence
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DOI: 10.1007/s12098-020-03461-2
Abstract: To the Editor:We read with great interest the article titled by Kumar et al. The authors have demonstrated in this study that in low-risk febrile neutropenic patients, early discontinuation of intravenous antibiotics might be a… read more here.
Keywords: risk; study; early discontinuation; febrile neutropenia ... See more keywords
Endocarditis: oral versus intravenous antibiotics
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DOI: 10.1038/s41569-018-0095-8
Abstract: C re di t: V . S um m er sb y/ Sp ri ng er N at ur e Li m it ed As recommended by the current guidelines, patients with infective endocarditis (IE)… read more here.
Keywords: versus intravenous; treatment; endocarditis oral; oral versus ... See more keywords
Lessons learned from the implementation of a medically enhanced residential treatment (MERT) model integrating intravenous antibiotics and residential addiction treatment
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DOI: 10.1080/08897077.2018.1452326
Abstract: Abstract BACKGROUND: Hospitalizations for severe infections associated with substance use disorder (SUD) are increasing. People with SUD often remain hospitalized for many weeks instead of completing intravenous antibiotics at home; often, they are denied skilled… read more here.
Keywords: medically enhanced; treatment; enhanced residential; residential treatment ... See more keywords
Mechanical bowel preparation and antibiotics in elective colorectal surgery: network meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrad040
Abstract: Abstract Background The use of intravenous antibiotics at anaesthetic induction in colorectal surgery is the standard of care. However, the role of mechanical bowel preparation, enemas, and oral antibiotics in surgical site infection, anastomotic leak,… read more here.
Keywords: intravenous antibiotics; mechanical bowel; oral antibiotics; bowel preparation ... See more keywords
Combination of oral nonabsorbable and intravenous antibiotics versus intravenous antibiotics alone in the prevention of surgical site infections after elective colorectal surgery in pediatric patients
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000012288
Abstract: Abstract We conducted this study to compare the effectiveness of combined oral nonabsorbable and intravenous antibiotics versus intravenous antibiotics alone in reducing the incidence of surgical site infections following elective colorectal surgery in pediatric patients.… read more here.
Keywords: elective colorectal; group; colorectal surgery; intravenous antibiotics ... See more keywords
Adverse reactions to two intravenous antibiotics (Augmentin and Zinacef) used for surgical prophylaxis in dogs
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DOI: 10.1136/vr.104496
Abstract: Antibiotic prophylaxis in dogs undergoing surgical procedures frequently involves the administration of a product without a veterinary licence. Two drugs commonly used for this purpose are the clavulanate amoxicillin Augmentin and the cefuroxime Zinacef. This… read more here.
Keywords: prophylaxis dogs; adverse reactions; reactions two; adverse events ... See more keywords
Comparison of Outcomes in Conservative versus Surgical Treatments for Ludwig’s Angina
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DOI: 10.1159/000490740
Abstract: Objective: To compare the treatment outcomes in patients with early stage Ludwig’s angina who received intravenous antibiotics alone with those who received surgical decompression and intravenous antibiotics. Subjects and Methods: Individuals with early stage Ludwig’s… read more here.
Keywords: ludwig angina; airway compromise; conservative versus; outcomes conservative ... See more keywords
Cost-effectiveness of oral versus intravenous antibiotics (OVIVA) in patients with bone and joint infection: evidence from a non-inferiority trial.
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DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15314.1
Abstract: Background: Bone and joint infections are becoming increasingly common and are usually treated with surgery and a course of intravenous antibiotics. However, there is no evidence to support the superiority of intravenous therapy and there is… read more here.
Keywords: oral antibiotics; joint infections; bone joint; cost effectiveness ... See more keywords
Saving time when preparing intravenous antibiotics.
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DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2023.32.5.246
Abstract: Preparation of intravenous antibiotic doses takes up a significant amount of nurse time and exposes nurses to the risk of needlestick injury. The use of the Ecoflac® Connect needle-free connector could streamline preparation, reducing the… read more here.
Keywords: saving time; time; ecoflac connect; intravenous antibiotics ... See more keywords
The value of administering intravenous antibiotics during haemodialysis in the treatment of diabetic foot infections.
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DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2022.31.8.683
Abstract: OBJECTIVE People with diabetes who are on haemodialysis (HD) are at a high risk of diabetic foot infections (DFI) and related complications. We explored the value of treating DFI with intravenous (IV) antibiotics during HD.… read more here.
Keywords: diabetic foot; intravenous antibiotics; value; foot infections ... See more keywords