A Primer on Home Infusion Administration Methods

Open Forum Infect Dis. 2022 Oct 7;9(12):ofac525. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofac525. eCollection 2022 Dec.

Abstract

Home infusion therapy is a rapidly growing field in healthcare, allowing patients to receive postacute care at home at a fraction of the cost of an inpatient stay. Understanding the various drug delivery systems can facilitate a more seamless discharge to home with improved patient outcomes. Herein we review several home infusion methods of administration utilized to transition patients from hospital to home care for a variety of therapies.

Keywords: administration; devices; home infusion; infusion pumps; intravenous.

Publication types

  • Review