Related Experiment Videos
Outpatient intravenous antimicrobial therapy for the practicing orthopaedic surgeon
Douglas R Osmon1, Elie F Berbari
1Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Osmon.douglas@mayo.edu
Abstract:
The medical treatment of many musculoskeletal infections requires prolonged intravenous antimicrobial therapy, much of which is administered outside the hospital under the guidance of an infectious disease specialist. The essential elements of patient selection, antimicrobial administration, and clinical and laboratory monitoring of outpatient intravenous antimicrobial therapy for adult patients with musculoskeletal infection is described in the current study. Orthopaedists who treat patients with musculoskeletal infection should know the essential details of outpatient intravenous antimicrobial therapy to optimize the medical and surgical treatment of patients with these infections.
Insights
Outpatient intravenous antimicrobial therapy is crucial for treating musculoskeletal infections. This study details patient selection, administration, and monitoring for effective home-based treatment by infectious disease specialists and orthopaedists.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Orthopedics
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Musculoskeletal infections often necessitate prolonged intravenous antimicrobial therapy.
- A significant portion of this therapy is managed outside the hospital setting.
- Expert guidance from infectious disease specialists is typically required.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline essential components of outpatient intravenous antimicrobial therapy for adult musculoskeletal infections.
- To provide guidance on patient selection, drug administration, and monitoring.
- To enhance the integrated medical and surgical management of these infections.
Main Methods:
- Review of current practices in outpatient intravenous antimicrobial therapy.
- Identification of key elements for successful patient management.
- Focus on adult patients with musculoskeletal infections.
Main Results:
- Key considerations for patient selection were identified.
- Optimal antimicrobial administration protocols were described.
- Essential clinical and laboratory monitoring parameters were detailed.
Conclusions:
- Understanding outpatient intravenous antimicrobial therapy is vital for orthopaedic surgeons.
- Optimizing this therapy improves overall patient outcomes.
- This approach facilitates effective medical and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal infections.