title: Home intravenous antibiotic therapy.
abstract: Intravenous therapy for a variety of infections can be performed in the home setting; the therapy is safe and relatively cost effective. Close monitoring of the patient to ensure good care is essential. In the coming years, the variety of infections treatable at home will increase.
authors.affiliation: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, New York, NY.
authors.forename: B E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Scully
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents