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Update on antimicrobial agents.

M L Walsh1, C C Johnson

  • 1Division of Infectious Diseases, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

The Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1991
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This review covers antimicrobial agents for bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. Home parenteral antibiotics offer effective treatment, potentially shortening hospital stays for patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Antimicrobial agents are crucial for treating bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.
  • Understanding drug properties is essential for effective patient management.
  • Home parenteral antibiotic therapy is a viable treatment option.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review pharmacologic and microbiologic properties of antimicrobial drug classes.
  • To highlight the efficacy and benefits of home parenteral antibiotics.
  • To emphasize the importance of nurses' knowledge in managing antimicrobial therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of antimicrobial agents.
  • Discussion of drug classes, indications, and toxicities.
  • Analysis of home parenteral antibiotic therapy protocols.

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Main Results:

  • Various antimicrobial agents exhibit unique properties for different infection types.
  • Home parenteral antibiotics are effective and can reduce hospitalization duration.
  • Comprehensive knowledge aids nurses in optimizing patient care.

Conclusions:

  • Antimicrobial therapy requires a thorough understanding of drug characteristics.
  • Home parenteral antibiotics represent an effective and efficient treatment modality.
  • Nurses play a vital role in the safe and effective administration of antimicrobial drugs.