Experience of Infectious Diseases Consultants with Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy: Results of an Emerging Infections Network Survey

Abstract

These results testify to the pervasive use of OPAT in today's health care system, the variable role of infectious diseases consultants, and the heterogeneity in oversight and management practices. The widespread use of OPAT and its frequent complications indicate the need for additional studies to establish optimal methods of delivery and management to insure the quality and safety of the process.