Instructions for IV Antibiotics

IV antibiotics outside the hospital is commonly referred to as “outpatient parenteral anti-infective therapy,” or OPAT. Intravenous antibiotic treatment is used for serious infections that require treatment that cannot be provided with oral antibiotics.

When antibiotics are injected, it is called intravenous (IV) or parenteral therapy. If you are receiving OPAT at home then a nurse will visit your home daily to give you the dose or you (or a family member or friend) will be taught how to give the antibiotics.

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Drawing Up Medication from an Ampule
Drawing Up Medication from an Ampule

Drawing Up Medication from an Ampule

Drawing up medication from an ampule An ampoule (also ampul, ampule, or ampulla) is a Read more...

Instructions for Catheters
Instructions for Catheters

Instructions for Catheters

Instructions for Catheters and Supplies Intravenous or IV therapy is beneficial Read more...

Intravenous Antibiotic Treatment
Intravenous Antibiotic Treatment

Intravenous Antibiotic Treatment

IV Antibiotic Therapy Many patients who are hospitalized for intensive intravenous (IV) Read more...

IV Piggy Back Procedure Instructions
IV Piggy Back Procedure Instructions

IV Piggy Back Procedure Instructions

IV Piggy Back Procedure: Hanging and Changing An intravenous (I.V.) Read more...

Medicare Information – CMS
Medicare Information – CMS

Medicare Information – CMS

Medicare - CMS Information The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued Read more...

Reconstitution of Powdered Medication
Reconstitution of Powdered Medication

Reconstitution of Powdered Medication

Reconstitution of Powdered Medication Medication Reconstitution: Using the given directions, or recipe, on Read more...