Continuous Antibiotics via Peripheral Cannula

You are warmly invited to the next HITH Society Australasia Grand Round, featuring:

Karyn Cuthbert (The Canberra Hospital HITH Staff Specialist and Australian National University Senior Clinical Lecturer) and Barbara Lee (Australian National University medical student) 

Canberra Health Services Australia

Rethinking IV Access in HITH: Continuous Antibiotics via Peripheral Cannula

This session explores how continuous intravenous antibiotics can be safely delivered at home using peripheral intravenous cannulas. Drawing on real-world experience across multiple Australian HITH services, we will look at how this approach can simplify care, improve patient experience, and potentially reduce reliance on central access.

We will also discuss practical considerations, including complication rates, patient acceptability, and whether routine cannula replacement is necessary, or if a clinically indicated approach is sufficient.