Intravenous Antibiotic Treatment at Home

The purpose of the study is to develop and evaluate a new model for across services interaction with the use of welfare technology and telemedicine. The model includes innovative and new routines for the exchange of patient information, quality systems and procedures between the municipality and the hospital. This model will first be tested for use in intravenous antibiotic therapy. The results of the study will be used to further develop the service. In the larger context, it is desirable to provide knowledge that is transferable to other diagnostic groups, treatment methods and geographical areas.

Inclusion criteria: * Main or bi-diagnosis during stay: A692 Borreliosis G00 - G009 Central nervous system inflammatory disorders I33 Endocarditis J86 Empyema D46.3 Spondylodiscitis M86 Osteomyelitis T84 Prosthesis / osteosynthesis infections M00.0-M00.9 Pyogen / septic arthritis J40-J47 Chronic diseases of the lower respiratory tract * Competent to give consent * The infection can not be treated with oral antibiotics in monotherapy * Selected IV antibiotics must be suitable for administration via selected pumps * The patient's condition is stable and does not require frequent observation by health care professionals * The patient is motivated and willing to participate in intravenous treatment in home hospitals * Must, after training, demonstrate mastery of practical procedures related to pump handling and any other procedures described in the patient's treatment plan * The home must be suitable for intravenous antibiotic treatment; access to refrigerators, hygienic conditions, social conditions * The patient must have a mobile phone and be able to handle the system for fast and secure communication with the Regional Response Center (RRO) Exclusion criteria: * consent not given