Thread by @swinndong

#IDWeek2020
Session: OPAT in PWID
@mmPharmD

Thinking about how PWID can be treated with OPAT at home

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Session: OPAT in PWID
@mmPharmD

OPAT completion in PWID was comparable to those who do not inject drugs

Retrospective studies of carefully selected pts -- but that is also true of who you select in real life

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Session: OPAT in PWID
@mmPharmD

No difference in keeping of appts, infusion location, infection type

Longer period of abstinence may indicate better OPAT outcome

#IDWeek2020
Session: OPAT in PWID
@mmPharmD

Housing status is linked to successful outcomes in OPAT

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Session: OPAT in PWID
@mmPharmD

What meds are we using in OPAT with PWID? Much of the literature doesn't mention this. Of what is noted, there is a mixture!

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Session: OPAT in PWID
@mmPharmD

Some locations use these tamper evident seals

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Session: OPAT in PWID
@mmPharmD

Definitely have encountered the question of using these agents in OPAT!

#IDWeek2020
Session: OPAT in PWID
@mmPharmD

Look at this cost savings after spending that expensive $$ upfront...now getting hospital administration on board with that is another issue!

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Session: OPAT in PWID
@mmPharmD

Barriers we discuss a lot with OPAT!

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Session: OPAT in PWID
@mmPharmD

Key, like always, is communication!

#IDWeek2020
Session: OPAT in PWID
@mmPharmD

Look at this beautiful slide on OPAT candidate guidelines, both in general and with PWID

#IDWeek2020
Session: OPAT in PWID
@mmPharmD

Grateful to our amazing @BIDMC_IDFellows OPAT team!!! So so grateful to work with this group

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How lucky are @BIDMC_IDFellows @BIDMCPharmRes to get to work with and learn from @mmPharmD ?!