Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Practices Among Pediatric Infectious Diseases Consultants: Results of an Emerging Infections Network Survey.
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چکیده
We conducted a survey of pediatric members of the Emerging Infections Network regarding outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) practices and clinical decision making about OPAT initiation. We identified substantial variation in characteristics and resources of pediatric OPAT practices. Opportunities to improve oversight of OPAT in children should be explored.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
دوره 3 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014