Suitability for OPAT
- IV antibiotics clinically indicated
- Patient aware and understands the principals of OPAT
- Suitable OPAT antibiotic available
Not suitable for OPAT
- Septic
- Inability to manage at home
- Likelihood of non-compliance
Caution list
- Hepatic and/or renal disease
- Neutropenia
- Lack of telephone access
- Pregnant/Lactating women
- Substance misuse
