title: Home intravenous antibiotic therapy.
abstract: This article examines the development of a home intravenous program, types of outpatient intravenous programs, the criteria for patient selection, the equipment required, types of infections treated, the use of antimicrobics, clinical experience in the elderly, and financial considerations.
authors.affiliation: Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Virginia.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Poretz
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D006299:Health Services for the Aged; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D006278:Medicare / Q000191:economics; D010348:Patient Care Team; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents