Document 1020
 DOCN  M94A1020
 TI    Home administration of amphotericin B.
 DT    9412
 AU    Tillman K; Santos M; Lutz B; Owen Home Infusion, Southern Baptist
       Hospital, New Orleans.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(2):227 (abstract no. PB0921). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94371555
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To describe our protocols for the home administration of
       intravenous Amphotericin B by patients and caregivers. BACKGROUND:
       Amphotericin B is labled For intravenous infusion in hospitals only.
       Nevertheless, home intravenous administration of Amphotericin B occurs.
       RESULTS: We present our experience with the home administration of
       Amphotericin B. We discuss administration by nurses, patients, and
       non-professional caregivers. We outline our protocols and guidelines for
       patient/caregiver selection criteria, training, equipment, and on-going
       clinical monitoring. CONCLUSIONS: 1. The emphasis on self-care and cost
       containment has shifted home care responsibilities from the nurse to the
       patient/caregiver. 2. Home administration of Amphotericin B can be
       economical, safe, and practical.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*DRUG THERAPY  Amphotericin
       B/*ADMINISTRATION & DOSAGE  Home Nursing  Human  Injections, Intravenous
       MEETING ABSTRACT

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