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Davis S. 1991. Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy in Cystic Fibrosis: Home versus Hospital [Final report]. New Orleans, LA: Tulane University School of Medicine, 121 pp.

Annotation: The purpose of this study was to compare two treatment locations—hospital and hospital/home—for use of intravenous antibiotics on patients who have cystic fibrosis and who experience acute pulmonary exacerbations. The study compared the safety, efficacy, cost, and psychosocial effects of the two places of treatment. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Antibiotics, Chronically Ill, Cystic Fibrosis, Families, Inhalation Therapy, Intravenous Therapy, Nutritional Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychological Testing

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