title: Home antibiotic therapy for brain abscesses.
abstract: Patients with brain abscesses now have the option of receiving intravenous antibiotic therapy at home. However, before discharge from the hospital, these patients require significant education in aseptic technique, general catheter care, medication administration, and troubleshooting. Also provided is a review of the pathology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of adult brain abscesses.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Hinkle
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents