A National Survey of Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy Practices

J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2022 Mar 24;11(3):115-118. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piab127.

Abstract

We conducted a national survey of pediatric infectious diseases (ID) clinicians on outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) practices and post-discharge ID follow-up. Only 15% of sites required ID consultation for all OPAT. ID division resources for post-discharge care varied. Opportunities exist to increase ID involvement in post-discharge management of serious infections.

Keywords: OPAT; antimicrobial stewardship; outpatient ID.

MeSH terms

  • Aftercare*
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Communicable Diseases* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Outpatients
  • Patient Discharge

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents