Journal article
A Comparison of Hospital Versus Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy at Home for Pyelonephritis and Meningitis
CC Hensey, A Sett, TG Connell, PA Bryant
Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal | LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS | Published : 2017
Abstract
Background: Despite the benefits of home treatment with outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT), children with pyelonephritis and meningitis are rarely included. We aimed to compare clinical characteristics and outcomes between hospital and home treatment for these conditions and to identify factors influencing home treatment. Methods: Children admitted to the hospital with pyelonephritis or proven and presumed bacterial meningitis from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2013 were identified retrospectively. Patients who received any OPAT (home group) received daily visits via our Hospital-in-the-Home (HITH) program; inpatients (hospital group) received standard care. Clinical and d..
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Funding Acknowledgements
During the preparation of this article, P.A.B. was in receipt of support from the Victorian Department of Health, the RCH Foundation and a Clinician Scientist Fellowship from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute. The other authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.