Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy. Management of serious infections. Part II: Amenable infections and models for delivery. Pyelonephritis.
Outpatient therapy is currently recommended for women with uncomplicated pyelonephritis, not those with sepsis, renal insufficiency or pathology, or significant underlying disease. Parenteral therapy is usually initiated in the emergency department, followed by oral therapy at home. Pregnant patients are hospitalized, though studies suggest that outpatient therapy may be appropriate.
Millar
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.
D000553:Ambulatory Care; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D010045:Outpatients; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents