Outpatient parenteral antibiotic treatment for infective endocarditis: A retrospective observational evaluation.
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Schwiebert, DR.
Atanze, DS.
Iroegbu, DU.
Wilkins, DM.
Sandoe, DJAT.
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Schwiebert, Ralph
Atanze, Dr Sokolayam
Iroegbu, Dr Uchechika
Atanze, Dr Sokolayam
Iroegbu, Dr Uchechika
LTHT Department
Microbiology
Non Medic
Publication Date
2024
Item Type
Journal Article
Observational Study
Observational Study
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Infective endocarditis (IE) requires long courses of intravenous (IV) antibiotics. Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) saves resources, improves the patient experience and allows care in their preferred place; however, questions remain about safety when treating IE patients. This study evaluates OPAT management of IE patients in our region between 2006 and 2019.
METHODS: This is a retrospective observational evaluation and description of outcomes and adherence to suitability criteria, according to British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) guidelines.
RESULTS: We identified five models of OPAT delivery. The number of patients treated expanded significantly over time. Of 101 patients, six (6%) suffered poor outcomes, but each patient had contributing factors outside of the primary infection. Median OPAT duration was 12 days and 1,489 hospital bed days were saved.
CONCLUSIONS: In a setting where there was good adherence to BSAC criteria, treating IE patients using OPAT services was safe. Complications observed were likely independent of treatment location. Significant bed days were saved.
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Clinical Medicine