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OPAT for complicated Staphylococcus aureus infections December 11, 2018
Patients discharged to SNFs may be at higher risk for line events than patients discharged to HHCs. Efforts should be made to strengthen basic OPAT processes, such as lab monitoring and clinic follow-up, at both sites of care” Townsend et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: In the United States, patients discharged on outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy […]
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Antifungal therapy safety in the OPAT setting December 11, 2018
We suggest that with appropriate patient selection, patients with fungal infections could successfully be treated on OPAT” Rae et al (2018). Abstract: Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is an established treatment option for patients with a variety of infections who require a period of intravenous therapy, are clinically stable, and do not re […]
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Indications and complications of peripherally inserted central catheters December 11, 2018
This review describes the indications, contraindications, methods of insertion and complications of PICC” Glauser et al (2018). Abstract: Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) can be used for short to medium-term administration of intravenous treatments. Their main advantages lie in their ease of insertion and removal, compared with other types of ce […]
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Overview of anti-thrombogenic peripherally inserted central catheters December 11, 2018
A current innovation focus has been the development of anti-thrombogenic catheter materials, including hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces” Ullman et al (2018). Abstract: Thrombotic complications associated with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are common, as most synthetic materials when placed in the presence of serum often result in platel […]
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Physico-chemical stability of Plasma-Lyte 148 with common intravenous medications December 11, 2018
To investigate the stability of Plasma-Lyte 148 ® and Plasma-Lyte 148 ® + 5% Glucose with eight commonly used therapeutic agents when compared with 5% Glucose and 0.9% Sodium Chloride as diluents” Dawson et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: Plasma-Lyte 148 ® is a balanced, crystalloid intravenous (IV) fluid which is both calcium-free and isotonic. It [...] Th […]
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