Outpatient Infusion Therapy for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis: A Practical Guide

Author: Global Tuberculosis Institute at Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
Publication Date: 2004
Country of Origin: United States
Format: Manual
Language: English

Abstract

This manual provides practical guidance relating to the proper use of ambulatory infusion therapy for the treatment of MDR-TB. The guide offers a rationale for providing outpatient infusion therapy for MDR-TB in a clinic setting and describes how to organize the clinic to provide the therapy. In addition, it contains a wall chart which summarizes the daily tasks for providing infusion therapy.

Publisher:

Global Tuberculosis Institute at Rutgers The State University of New Jersey

Audience(s):

Health Professionals, Managers and Supervisors

Topic:

Treatment Guidelines Materials, MDR TB, Treatment- Medication Information

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