Outpatient parenteral antifungal therapy (OPAT) for invasive fungal infections with intermittent dosing of liposomal amphotericin B
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DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myz134
Abstract: Abstract Triazole resistant A. fumigatus has been documented in many parts of the world. In the Netherlands, incidence is now above 10% and results in the need for long-term parenteral therapy with liposomal amphotericin B… read more here.
Keywords: therapy opat; antifungal therapy; treatment; liposomal amphotericin ... See more keywords
1931. Health-Related Social Vulnerabilities in a Pediatric Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Program
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1587
Abstract: Abstract Background Serious pediatric infections are treated safely with outpatient parenteral or prolonged oral antibiotic therapy (OPAT). The OPAT delivery system can be complex with outcomes complicated by social vulnerabilities in the lives of children… read more here.
Keywords: therapy opat; social vulnerabilities; health related; opat program ... See more keywords
P22 Using an elastomeric pump to administer continuous infusions of antibiotics as part of an outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (opat) programme
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2017-314585.31
Abstract: Aims Continuous intravenous infusion using an elastomeric pump is an alternative delivery method in paediatric patients who need intravenous antibiotics (IVAB) which would otherwise need to be administered three times daily, such as piperacillin/tazobactam or… read more here.
Keywords: therapy opat; elastomeric pump; outpatient parenteral; opat ... See more keywords
Applicability of Quality Indicators for Appropriate Antibiotic use in Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT): A Point Prevalence Survey
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.713882
Abstract: The ability to measure the quality of antibiotic prescription is a critical element in any antimicrobial stewardship programme. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinimetric properties of 33 quality indicators (QIs) developed… read more here.
Keywords: therapy opat; quality; outpatient parenteral; parenteral antimicrobial ... See more keywords
Evaluate the Effectiveness of Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Program in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11040441
Abstract: (1) Background: Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) is a well-established and cost-effective measure that improves the efficient use of healthcare resources and increases bed availability. Only limited published data is available to illustrate OPAT implementation… read more here.
Keywords: saudi arabia; therapy; outpatient parenteral; therapy opat ... See more keywords