Outcomes of Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy in Patients with Injection Drug Use

Historically, there has been a restrictive approach toward outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) in patients with injection drug use (IDU) due to the fear that they might utilize the intravenous catheter to inject illicit substances.

Source: Psychosomatics - March 3, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mohsen Vazirian, Jason M. Jerry, Nabin K. Shrestha, Steven M. Gordon Source Type: research