{"id":12076,"date":"2022-09-23T12:00:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T12:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/?post_type=therapeutic-area&#038;p=12076"},"modified":"2023-04-04T15:28:19","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T15:28:19","slug":"intravenous-antibiotic-treatment-wp-0258","status":"publish","type":"therapeutic-area","link":"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/therapeutic-areas\/antibiotics\/intravenous-antibiotic-treatment-wp-0258\/","title":{"rendered":"Intravenous antibiotic treatment outside the hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-v1-columns--380037d41b8d726b796153bb12284536 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--067e3c9cf4796f73d10288fe7e62fc33 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n\n<h1 class=\"has-white-color has-teal-500-background-color has-text-color  wp-block-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--center mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--eb61e386a67f2310e10581ff43acad61\"><strong>Intravenous antibiotic<\/strong> treatment outside the hospital<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-v1-columns--f3ada88b7b3ae5ae4abe2b89372bf69f mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--67ae59e2d0bc02069836260dae24c9c4 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-full mhh-mcn-v1-image--576cb0548e7bd1dd4d99b34053284086\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17680\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/separador.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"430\"\n        height=\"10\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--df250c8193008acd75b2f92bb05a196c\">Important facts on the safety of the I.V. antibiotic treatment that you should know:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--6420156c6e4bb8406e79d009be20689e\">There are some risks related to the use of VADs (Vascular Access Devices) that you should be aware of:<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--7a5b74ae5083302b53979421dff102d6 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--9086d6b26043d6b46e81809b228bf760\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17683\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/Untitled-2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"451\"\n        height=\"319\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-v1-columns--635a7461efcc7b69b5a486cf23a4f24c mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--86487029aed00d4743baf02515918c45 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-clist mhh-mcn-v1-clist--a2b0230468525fbe5c9068d69b1bca33 mhh-mcn-v1-clist--order-starts-2-digits mhh-mcn-list list-style-type-dot\" start=\"1\">\n    <li><strong>Local pain, edema, tenderness, striated erythema, inflammation at the injection-site <sup>10<\/sup>.<\/strong> May be signs of phlebitis or thrombophlebitis<sup> 5<\/sup> due to chemical or mechanical irritation <sup>10<\/sup>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-clist mhh-mcn-v1-clist--0bee7914469e11a90946ab702a3f7ef5 mhh-mcn-v1-clist--order-starts-2-digits mhh-mcn-list list-style-type-dot\" start=\"1\">\n    <li><strong>Pain, swelling, venous congestion and\/or limitation of movement of the limb, shoulder or neck <sup>10<\/sup>.<\/strong> These may be signs of venous thrombosis associated with the catheter <sup>5,10<\/sup>. Depending on the medical condition, additional medical interventions may be required to treat thrombosis <sup>5<\/sup>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--3563c99f028e88c9f5b021b3aa3407e9 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-clist mhh-mcn-v1-clist--c598bef6167304f674ba169b6e0fe207 mhh-mcn-v1-clist--order-starts-2-digits mhh-mcn-list list-style-type-dot\" start=\"1\">\n    <li><strong>Induration, redness, pain and\/or pus drainage<sup> 10<\/sup><\/strong>. Local induration, erythema, tenderness and\/or purulent discharge plus fever may be signs of more severe catheter-related infection <sup>5, 10<\/sup>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-clist mhh-mcn-v1-clist--54d2954e25561c891daf9a089afdb65e mhh-mcn-v1-clist--order-starts-2-digits mhh-mcn-list list-style-type-dot\" start=\"1\">\n    <li><strong>Persistent pain, burning, edema, coldness or pallor of the local tissue, leakage at the insertion site and paresthesia <\/strong><sup>10<\/sup>. These may be infiltration signs or extravasation of the solution. Instead of entering the veins it is passing into the subcutaneous tissue <sup>10<\/sup>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-v1-columns--910502490ecc0f0c019f1b127bbd75e2 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-s\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--a0a1a3dd63935f58a76f1acd164bff3f mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-full mhh-mcn-v1-image--ebd627ede30b54186731fff5af17462d\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17696\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/separador2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"830\"\n        height=\"10\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-gray-100-color has-text-color wp-block-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--left mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--34028e698a976e4c141f83d0aa8cf048\">How does home intravenous drug administration work?<sup>1<\/sup><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-v1-columns--c19ef04f5c68b1a5d506a2c28df99d0f mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--e64469e79e4c8ff2e8ff4696563d8c68 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-clist mhh-mcn-v1-clist--0e3962efd7b6b95b249d050fd76af486 mhh-mcn-v1-clist--order-starts-2-digits mhh-mcn-list list-style-type-dot\" start=\"1\">\n    <li>After the venous access device is placed, a sterile drape will be applied to protect the injection-site <sup>1<\/sup>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-clist mhh-mcn-v1-clist--8ea01510c62e6ac94063e65f5e0e3db0 mhh-mcn-v1-clist--order-starts-2-digits mhh-mcn-list list-style-type-dot\" start=\"1\">\n    <li>As part of venous access care, periodic draping changes may be required. Avoid shocks and heavy lifting to the limb<sup> 1<\/sup>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-clist mhh-mcn-v1-clist--79eb221cfb05cd76eccdcd2f192f5c5c mhh-mcn-v1-clist--order-starts-2-digits mhh-mcn-list list-style-type-dot\" start=\"1\">\n    <li>After an initial training visit, the patient, family members or caregivers will be ready to administer the antibiotics at home <sup>1<\/sup>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-clist mhh-mcn-v1-clist--3ffea1ad0e6690b9dd8cd79afa1d76f3 mhh-mcn-v1-clist--order-starts-2-digits mhh-mcn-list list-style-type-dot\" start=\"1\">\n    <li>Between one and three doses may be required over a period of days or weeks, depending on the physician&#8217;s prescription <sup>1<\/sup>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--fb3202f9ec1f61590f15e82125a6cb13 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n\n<ul class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-clist mhh-mcn-v1-clist--e6834fd5bb6ebc45ca70ced085fa36f2 mhh-mcn-v1-clist--order-starts-2-digits mhh-mcn-list list-style-type-dot\" start=\"1\">\n    <li>Always notify your doctor or nurse on new or alarming symptoms, you may or if you detect <sup>1<\/sup>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-clist mhh-mcn-v1-clist--301dcbfeec38d3da9f5701166936d139 mhh-mcn-v1-clist--order-starts-2-digits mhh-mcn-list list-style-type-dot\" start=\"1\">\n    <li>Once the treatment is completed, the venous access can be removed at home or in the hospital<sup> 1<\/sup>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--fc2b6c1fd3c7bfdba3e94cd09cfbfb47\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17707\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/Untitled-3.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"321\"\n        height=\"266\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--519216ad91df8bdb981e86470a1fa014 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-full mhh-mcn-v1-image--ebd627ede30b54186731fff5af17462d\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17696\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/separador2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"830\"\n        height=\"10\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-dark-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--left mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--b0bc4240853e04b1f6b38ee867365e6d\">Important safety aspects of the I.V. antibiotic treatment that you should know about:<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-v1-columns--77ae969673f09906ef812fe6a508324d mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--5d38e39c2bc6e4818ddf2ef32d97074e mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-4 mhh-mcn-column--l-3\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--ecb001b3731343e35b0042934fa6173b\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17723\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/Untitled-4.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"143\"\n        height=\"253\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--6d6da8b69d063d97065f6d58b2594662 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-9 mhh-mcn-column--l-9\">\n    \n\n<h4 class=\"has-teal-500-color has-text-color wp-block-heading  mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--cc0d71c5917d46685fd98de6f6e49b64\"><strong>What is intravenous (IV) infusion therapy?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--85f09f712ae60b97b405472942074648\">It is the administration of a drug through a catheter that is used when the disease or its severity does not allow it to be effectively treated with oral medications<sup>3<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--374c864e21548ab2018f92cc24233cda\">Many acute and chronic medical conditions can be treated with home infusion therapies: infections, dehydration, heart failure, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis, to name a few<sup>3<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-teal-500-color has-text-color wp-block-heading  mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--4513955612ed469e806575b41d7f738d\"><strong>What types of infusion devices are there?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--1471eb2c3107c5aacd41a3c5209b7fd2\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--6fd24df44932c312cc5bb995901f8b86 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--2b165f86e7f7abfdc719b1c1a7540b92 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-1 mhh-mcn-column--l-1\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--1471eb2c3107c5aacd41a3c5209b7fd2\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--892ee0e80aa9a0395e133c7aa22d30a9 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-3 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--f90b689631d7303b4f8463a22df439a7\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17737\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/1.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"119\"\n        height=\"124\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--951e4ae1fcbbe52bb3f9df7bdd99deb6 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-9 mhh-mcn-column--l-9\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--33454962c506ad2784a339263374131c\"><strong>Elastomeric pumps:<\/strong> Elastomeric pumps are lightweight devices composed of a plastic container and a balloon inside where its content is inserted<sup>8<\/sup>. Estas bombas presionan de forma continua y constante el globo e impulsan el medicamento a trav\u00e9s del tubo de venoclisis hasta un cat\u00e9ter<sup>8<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--026ec8044cd6b7e4b7add9637ac3d791 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--2b165f86e7f7abfdc719b1c1a7540b92 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-1 mhh-mcn-column--l-1\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--1471eb2c3107c5aacd41a3c5209b7fd2\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--4d3f1c6401523694fa5ad30cc3804792 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-3 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--d6e3eaeb107e01ef5dd96fbc58848714\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17748\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"119\"\n        height=\"124\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--ad01f5fd30c84895629db753b315abd8 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-9 mhh-mcn-column--l-9\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--d0a5036853f7418d38fabf3212ea73b0\"><strong>Electronic infusion pumps:<\/strong> These are devices used for the injection of fluids, drugs or nutrients into the patient&#8217;s circulatory system<sup>4<\/sup>. They can be electronically programmed to administer small, intermittent or continuous doses throughout the day<sup>4<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--83295ba6fcebec122ee70e0f65c42577 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--2b165f86e7f7abfdc719b1c1a7540b92 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-1 mhh-mcn-column--l-1\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--1471eb2c3107c5aacd41a3c5209b7fd2\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--bcd6c3c75bdeb2f53619664d8bf58f2f mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-3 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--f706a1ad7dff46413ef018276cb6a059\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17750\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/3.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"119\"\n        height=\"124\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--a390b6e598dbd95cce9b3b13eb04c2da mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-9 mhh-mcn-column--l-9\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--0ff535a411cb1379882d654842da603c\"><strong>Syringes or syringe pumps: <\/strong>Tubes with an inner plunger and a small opening through which the content is expelled when the plunger is pressed<sup>9<\/sup>. Allows the introduction of small amounts of medication or fluids into the venous access system by injection<sup>9<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--ab5bd4cbbb02c424838069bf9c61a8ee mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-full mhh-mcn-v1-image--ebd627ede30b54186731fff5af17462d\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17696\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/separador2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"830\"\n        height=\"10\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-gray-100-color has-text-color wp-block-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--left mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--392d555022f161bfea9fa4c749f9e2e1\">The antibiotic administration to the outpatient may be done at home by a nurse, by the patient (or a family member) or in a specialized center.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--3983add9188b62715a010abcc7b548b0\">The required devices work together to get the right dose of the antibiotics into the bloodstream at the right speed<sup>4<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--06e8b798c3a861ad206c8db81df7ae8e mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--2d758049a559b5761b648ba6cf6eea36 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-4 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--c4996c831e658612e4a66c468efbb08d mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--3 mhh-mcn-column--m-4 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--a674a007d3600f852d0fe3c86e95e89d\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17835\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/Screenshot_2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"117\"\n        height=\"104\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--1ced2c8c4782a9fb467bfff1b35a7378 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--9 mhh-mcn-column--m-9 mhh-mcn-column--l-4\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--8754f013547c4a2c2a92869661024b23\"><strong>At the patient&#8217;s home:<\/strong><br>After basic training, a family member or caregiver can administer the antibiotic at home<sup>1<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--49fa26ce348f41b4f857d677d51b63ad mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-4 mhh-mcn-column--l-4\">\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-v1-columns--b5c0d3baf9b81cec83ac697287f4ebfc mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--173b2335ae84a118935d8dd25059060b mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-accordion mhh-mcn-v1-accordion--ae61e1d0d4f78d234691a6f21aca8d41 mhh-mcn-v1-accordion--default\" data-configuration=\"{&quot;variation&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:0,&quot;hasFirstItemExpanded&quot;:false}\"        >\n    \n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--e3b571282a3e88259aa3a9ca9e7398de mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--dc913f5a1f0b00f93c7717767c57d60d mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--3 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-3\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--54bd91d119b42f707e0ddae5383fbb0d\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17762\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/1-1.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"112\"\n        height=\"111\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--bc546b2c680307c1600a4fded2e7502d mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--9 mhh-mcn-column--m-9 mhh-mcn-column--l-9\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--8754f013547c4a2c2a92869661024b23\"><strong>At the patient&#8217;s home:<\/strong><br>After basic training, a family member or caregiver can administer the antibiotic at home<sup>1<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--90ee5180f49c474d7015de7a327cee3f mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-accordion mhh-mcn-v1-accordion--ae61e1d0d4f78d234691a6f21aca8d41 mhh-mcn-v1-accordion--default\" data-configuration=\"{&quot;variation&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:0,&quot;hasFirstItemExpanded&quot;:false}\"        >\n    \n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--e2b3b6dcd46a81200b865a5ef86cc7eb mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--499d05599299cbbe58f17b48d87e1148 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--3 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-3\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--62ff8512ac1b4a55532a9f35193e6c3d\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17766\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/2-1.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"112\"\n        height=\"111\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--3f058559316b15268b862cc0e60e17a4 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--9 mhh-mcn-column--m-9 mhh-mcn-column--l-9\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--533789978ba4ddf210145ecf4a5d9686\"><strong>In an infusion center or specialized nursing facility:<\/strong><br>The patient comes to the site each day for antibiotic and catheter care<sup>1<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--1a997e1bf51e45fb664fb655ae448e54 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-full mhh-mcn-v1-image--c6d746fa56b023bc382ee0cf0d52a642\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17770\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/separador3.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"1000\"\n        height=\"10\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-gray-100-color has-text-color wp-block-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--left mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--d2e42acf074e7ad89a3cda8c6acbac8f\">How does home intravenous drug administration work? <sup>1<\/sup><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--a71c02d42b9431b3856e0ed6c5c293bb\">When intravenous antibiotic treatment is required, but there is no other reason to stay in the hospital, the person could receive this therapy as it\u2019s out-of-hospital setting<sup>1<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-object-object-font-size   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--919c9cc7a45ef45f3325b823a2358c19\">The following settings may be conducive to receiving therapy outside the hospital:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-v1-columns--f67e52e85fd41bafafea0c9c3035831f mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--0b9a7e000bb32708b6ba54cbb3cc4f51 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-accordion mhh-mcn-v1-accordion--ae61e1d0d4f78d234691a6f21aca8d41 mhh-mcn-v1-accordion--default\" data-configuration=\"{&quot;variation&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:0,&quot;hasFirstItemExpanded&quot;:false}\"        >\n    \n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-top mhh-mcn-v1-columns--08e9c5d118352dfcb62dc709df3b448b mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--dd5d1736bc554398b28234e6e54fc358 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-3\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--dddb3e3e38c9bc87c9cb6f95a6e93868\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17777\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/1-2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"85\"\n        height=\"88\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--bc02d24681e1beab492388666a3a13d7 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-9 mhh-mcn-column--l-9\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--3ff94c2f9708ce6253d996238c02e468\"><strong>Vascular access device (VAD):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--6b7ec59a1271a6ba55b67469685b41cc\">The VAD is a catheter inserted into the veins or ports that can be implanted under the skin, to allow fluids and medication to go into the veins<sup>5<\/sup>.<br>Depending on the type of access (VAD), it can remain implanted from a few days to weeks or months<sup>5<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--421fb44c3c98038f06fab2cb5eaeab92 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-6\">\n    \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-accordion mhh-mcn-v1-accordion--ae61e1d0d4f78d234691a6f21aca8d41 mhh-mcn-v1-accordion--default\" data-configuration=\"{&quot;variation&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:0,&quot;hasFirstItemExpanded&quot;:false}\"        >\n    \n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-top mhh-mcn-v1-columns--427fffa580def709acee73ed8e34b4f7 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--9c2955b2171442c9efde5a0e3614a63d mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-6 mhh-mcn-column--l-3\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--47d27bf1d5b20aae4e6de7942f1bfce3\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17778\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/2-2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"85\"\n        height=\"88\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--316af438cde7369c1b7444d936368bcc mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-9 mhh-mcn-column--l-9\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--2a1f83dd0500f738305f4ae99b82b52d\"><strong>Infusion devices:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--f14876b18e52d1d1d36935796c329e41\">The infusion pump is a medical device that delivers fluids or medications to the body in controlled amounts, through the VAD <sup>4<\/sup>. These devices have an interface that allows programming the amount and duration of the infusion to be administered accurately and automatically <sup>4<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--41878836b77bb7c84e6600ea0c12b15d mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-full mhh-mcn-v1-image--ebd627ede30b54186731fff5af17462d\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17696\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/separador2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"830\"\n        height=\"10\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--74cdc51df44a99e664364d6857a9596a\">What are the benefits of the IV antibiotic treatment in the outpatient?<sup> 2,3<\/sup><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--06b7db123107b843e9f542a28ed20f2d mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--774829156834a803f3da9a81f7b963d1 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-4 mhh-mcn-column--l-1\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--1471eb2c3107c5aacd41a3c5209b7fd2\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--0c4d372d15681b89877ae99d08311e1a mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-4 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--061f6614a4d3d084e5e6275825778c93\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17792\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/1-3.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"107\"\n        height=\"112\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--5469c1a7bfd260bd952e78e429fe9e77 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-9 mhh-mcn-column--l-9\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--a2d926b2c8fe77a49dc971146910f1da\">Helps reduce health care costs (general expenses and length of hospitalization)<sup>2<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--6aa6678fe4d21f67d514074829bbd979 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--774829156834a803f3da9a81f7b963d1 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-4 mhh-mcn-column--l-1\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--1471eb2c3107c5aacd41a3c5209b7fd2\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--a2ff8c4fb7e3fac5ff2a02962fd4fefc mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-4 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--54b4ccb1e53667fa07f277b5d55dbad8\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17797\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/2-3.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"107\"\n        height=\"112\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--f765d54058920dcabf15417546b6f40b mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-9 mhh-mcn-column--l-9\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--ad3b49a1cfa85273485d758f26dbf6d2\">It\u2019s proven to be a safe way to receive treatment and causes less disruption to daily life<sup>3<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--af19dec12c0ea0c505187c6bf76878f8 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-full mhh-mcn-v1-image--ebd627ede30b54186731fff5af17462d\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17696\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/separador2.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"830\"\n        height=\"10\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-dark-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--left mhh-mcn-v1-heading mhh-mcn-v1-heading--169a6a297be286f5b0eea3115b1bf589\">ABC of venous access devices<sup>6<\/sup><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--d1d9740ec29299c6dcc3aad0ce4d57f5\">The choice and placement of the catheter would be made by a trained health professional<sup>6<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--2103ef487edec5063b48710a1e084233 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--2b165f86e7f7abfdc719b1c1a7540b92 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-1 mhh-mcn-column--l-1\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--1471eb2c3107c5aacd41a3c5209b7fd2\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--475343b94fc985554919b7747b4d886b mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-3 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"119\" height=\"118\" src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/1-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17812\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--8d8f9e080f7fdba11408d8dc5178d190 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-9 mhh-mcn-column--l-9\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--fd999dce2ed283da84c5043aa9b86915\"><strong>Peripheral venous access devices:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-clist mhh-mcn-v1-clist--4438d714c7bbb6074ff6ab80506dc2da mhh-mcn-v1-clist--order-starts-2-digits mhh-mcn-list list-style-type-line\" start=\"1\">\n    <li>This is placed in the arm or back of the hand&#8217;s veins<sup>6<\/sup>.<\/li><li>This is used for short injections and short-term treatments (3-5 days approximately)<sup>6<\/sup>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--32210cf06b17f86394c1cb07b9197940 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--2b165f86e7f7abfdc719b1c1a7540b92 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-1 mhh-mcn-column--l-1\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--1471eb2c3107c5aacd41a3c5209b7fd2\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--e1f34330265ba45e086ce4b5b4df0fde mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-3 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--0a78fb1a8682ac762dec4b2b7337018b\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17813\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/2-4.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"119\"\n        height=\"127\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--54e9648269f2f43f7743a1418d8e9107 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-9 mhh-mcn-column--l-9\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--729d4e44cd328318ef4ca7cd9c56018c\"><strong>Central venous catheter<sup>6,7<\/sup>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-clist mhh-mcn-v1-clist--3e5c0f55e0ebd3c86dc1bdfc518fe8bf mhh-mcn-v1-clist--order-starts-2-digits mhh-mcn-list list-style-type-line\" start=\"1\">\n    <li>It is usually inserted into a large vein in the neck or upper chest (jugular or subclavian)<sup>6,7<\/sup>.<\/li><li>These are long, flexible devices that reach close to the heart veins<sup>7<\/sup>.<\/li><li>A central venous line can last weeks or months and is very useful for patients who receive medication several times a day<sup>7<\/sup>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--e10ed2d6acf6d4349501425b33aa4aac mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--2b165f86e7f7abfdc719b1c1a7540b92 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-1 mhh-mcn-column--l-1\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--1471eb2c3107c5aacd41a3c5209b7fd2\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--c40e91f97e1b360863a12a609f1d99e8 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-3 mhh-mcn-column--l-2\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--40c03d448525bc114d233546371f35fc\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17815\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/3-1.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"119\"\n        height=\"127\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--9dd57f407721379d640fcddd21f840f3 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-9 mhh-mcn-column--l-9\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--62d5b99a3b2c8af54c9ea18f4bdbb43c\"><strong>Other access devices<sup>6<\/sup>:<\/strong><br>There are other types of devices that can be used for administration of drugs or fluids by other routes, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-clist mhh-mcn-v1-clist--3fb5f0c099b771ffc38a360626da46b1 mhh-mcn-v1-clist--order-starts-2-digits mhh-mcn-list list-style-type-line\" start=\"1\">\n    <li>Arterial catheters<sup>6<\/sup>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-clist mhh-mcn-v1-clist--6a6d57b8b61013b15e8aef28c63b4d73 mhh-mcn-v1-clist--order-starts-2-digits mhh-mcn-list list-style-type-line\" start=\"1\">\n    <li>Subcutaneous accesses<sup>6<\/sup>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--1471eb2c3107c5aacd41a3c5209b7fd2\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-columns--vertical-alignment-center mhh-mcn-v1-columns--0188613673f8b3da073e6b5969d05f32 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--80acf882264525112b5fc87b1821085e mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-8 mhh-mcn-column--l-8\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-text-color   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--c40a97a2483d59d5a88aa3f10e753c5a\" style=\"color:#0a2240\">The prescribing information for this drug, which includes indications, contraindications, precautions, warnings, adverse reactions, etc., is available to the medical staff in the following QR code<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--8ffdefc6abe98a3c2595e5b4ce4d86ae mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-4 mhh-mcn-column--l-4\">\n    \n<figure class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-image mhh-mcn-v1-image--align-center mhh-mcn-v1-image--51bd5ffac58a8bdd38102c1b13b67b64\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"mhh-mcn-image mhh-mcn-image--full wp-image-17824\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/msdconecta.co.cr\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2023\/04\/qr.png?quality=80&#038;lossy=1\"\n        width=\"143\"\n        height=\"143\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"        alt=\"\"\n            \/>\n            <\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-v1-columns--46093403e496000e02ec89086b46f00e mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--62e4b586807eecc85de2222472e9bcc7 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-teal-500-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-teal-500-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--81cc34a45a55ba5ee6f23e8c8cb0eff1\"><strong>Before prescribing INVANZ\u00ae please consult the complete Product Circular<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>in force in your country.<\/strong> <strong>MSD does not recommend the use of any product, in a way other than that described in the current Product Circular.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-content-items mhh-mcn-v1-content-items--301a7b5839b089f66ede2ba594d3ffbc wp-block-mconnect-theme-curated-content mhh-mcn-layout--columns mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-v1-columns--9e291dc172a0af7045ab8aca6b71619c mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        <div\n    class=\"mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12 mhh-mcn-v1-content-item mhh-mcn-v1-content-item--484b12895efde1f185b17122e0a668e4 mhh-mcn-v1-content-item--card-style mhh-mcn-v1-content-item--no-media\">\n    <article class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-content-item-content\">\n    <section class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-content-item-content-body\">\n                <header class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-content-item-header\">\n    \n    <span 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mhh-mcn-badge-container\">\n    \n    \n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-content-item-footer\">\n    \n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-content-item-call-to-action mhh-mcn-v1-content-item-call-to-action--c06ec76831703497d2b89abb588910eb\">\n    Click here<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns mhh-mcn-columns--align-medium mhh-mcn-v1-columns--5a33183a85bdb896dbeae4e0c2659747 mhh-mcn-v1-columns mhh-mcn-columns--gutter-m\">\n    <div class=\"mhh-mcn-columns-inner\">\n        \n<div class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-column mhh-mcn-v1-column--fa86884f0476372af59d5729e2046879 mhh-mcn-column mhh-mcn-column--12 mhh-mcn-column--m-12 mhh-mcn-column--l-12\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"   mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph mhh-mcn-v1-paragraph--5e144bf70b507858f1a383c63399abd9\"><strong>Referencias:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"mhh-mcn-v1-clist mhh-mcn-v1-clist--179022508bf1e09cce38652ec4d009ac 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