Effectiveness of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) for patients with cranial infection
Fatma Kilinc,
Matthias Setzer,
Bedjan Behmanesh
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveOutpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is a well-established and cost-effective method for improving the efficient use of healthcare resources. However, only a few centres in Germany perform it. Here we analysed OPAT for the treatment of patients with cranial infections in our neurosurgical department.MethodsThis retrospective study analysed patients with cranial infections and the need for intravenous (i.v.) antimicrobial treatment between 2018 and 2021.All diagnosed intracranial infectio… Show more
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