I.v. push at home?
Patient administration of i.v. push antibiotics at home is one of the latest moves in this climate of shortened hospital stays and cost-cutting. The nurse's assessment, instruction, and monitoring can make the difference between a smooth course of therapy and one marked by avoidable complications.
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LPN program of the North Education Center, Columbus Public School System, Ohio, USA.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D018718:Home Infusion Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012307:Risk Factors
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents