Antibiotic therapy for pulmonary exacerbations in adults with cystic fibrosis.
Individuals with CF are living longer but often with chronic lung infections. Effective antibiotic therapy is necessary to treat life-threatening infectious exacerbations. Knowledge of the particular requirements of antibiotic therapy for the patient with CF allows the nurse to anticipate management plans, prepare for inpatient and outpatient care, and assess response to treatment.
Elpern
Ellen H
EH
Pulmonary and Critical Care, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
Patel
Gourang
G
Balk
Robert A
RA
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents