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Paediatric IV to oral antibiotic switch therapy (IVOST) (667)

Can I switch my patient from IV to oral antibiotics?

Review need for IV antibiotics DAILY: review & document patient progress/the IVOST plan within 72 hours of IV antibiotic initiation.

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Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 18/12/2024

Next review date: 31/12/2027

Author(s): Dr Katherine Longbottom, Consultant General Paediatrics & Paediatric Infectious Diseases.

Version: 2

Author email(s): katherine.longbottom2@nhs.scot.

Co-Author(s): Paediatric Antimicrobial Management Team.

Approved By: Antimicrobial Utilisation Committee

Document Id: 667

References
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  2. John Simpson A, Allen JL, Chatwin M, Crawford H, Elverson J, Ewan V, et al. BTS clinical statement on aspiration pneumonia. Thorax [Internet]. 2023 Feb 1 [cited 2024 Dec 18];78(Suppl 1):s3–21.
  3. UK-PAS. Antimicrobial Paediatric Guide UK-PAS.