How switching from IV to oral antibiotics can save you time
Conor Jamieson Regional antimicrobial stewardship lead, NHS England midlands region
Laura Ahearn Advanced clinical practitioner, Royal Oldham Hospital
Corrine Ashton Lead antimicrobial pharmacist, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Debby Wainwright Lead specialist nurse, antimicrobial stewardship, Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Help promote this switch by using decision tools, collaborating with antimicrobial stewardship teams and reviewing patient treatment plans
Intravenous (IV) antibiotics are widely used in secondary care to treat infections.
Nursing Standard.
40, 1, 9-10.
doi: 10.7748/ns.40.1.9.s3
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