Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2020; 145(23): 1688-1694
DOI: 10.1055/a-1114-3990
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Neue Entwicklungen in der ambulanten parenteralen Antibiotikatherapie (APAT)

New developments in outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT)
Elena Terhalle
,
Norma Jung
,
Miriam Songa Stegemann
,
Vanessa Priesner
,
Clara Lehmann
,
Stefan Schmiedel
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Eine längere intravenöse Antibiotikatherapie ist für die Behandlung ausgewählter Infektionen erforderlich. Die ambulante parenterale Antibiotikatherapie (APAT) erlaubt bei Patienten, die eine intravenöse Behandlung benötigen, bei gleicher Wirksamkeit und Sicherheit außerhalb des Krankenhauses behandelt zu werden.

Abstract

Long term intravenous antibiotic therapy is required for the treatment of selected infections. Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) allows patients who require intravenous treatment to be treated outside of the hospital with equal efficacy and safety as in-hospital; prolonged intravenous antibiotic therapy is required for the treatment of selected infections. OPAT is particularly beneficial for patients. Staying at home and resuming everyday life lead to significantly higher patient satisfaction and quality of life. Furthermore, the risk of nosocomial infections can be reduced, especially through multi-resistant pathogens. Outpatient prescriptions shorten the inpatient length of stay and costs can be saved. Additionally the reception capacities of hospitals will be increased.



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