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Simple self-care with Baxter Elastomerics

Baxter Infusor elastomeric pumps make it simple for OPAT patients to self-administer IV antibiotics at home.

Baxter devices have extended stability data in line with the Yellow cover Document and the NHS guidelines.

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Comprehensive-Training

Comprehensive Training

Dedicated support and training for all levels of OPAT service.

Baxter will train your team on how to use elastomeric pumps
Training materials are available for patients in print and online

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Pioneering-digital-solutions

Pioneering digital solutions

Up to 4% of inpatients are in hospital solely to receive IV antimicrobial therapy; those who are suitable for OPAT may be difficult to identify as they can be spread across the hospital^6,13,14.

Discover the power of Baxter’s pioneering digital solutions to identify and effectively manage more patients, allowing you to expand your OPAT service.

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Pathway-mapping-and-business-case

Pathway mapping and business case

Sending patients home for IV antimicrobial therapy would save bed days, reducing costs and the burden on nursing resource^1,2.

Administering antibiotics via a continuous infusor rather than multiple infusions could further reduce the burden on nursing resource or even increase their output.

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