Antibiotic use in treatment of non-CF Bronchiectasis: A retrospective analysis

Background: The British Thoracic Society (BTS) guidelines recommend obtaining sputum cultures when patients are stable and before administering antibiotics during an exacerbation of bronchiectasis. Additionally, criteria are described for Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) services use. Aims: To assess use of antibiotics, ensure we are following BTS and trust guidelines and evaluate OPAT services use. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of patients, admitted with acute exacerbation of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis between August 2014 and August 2015, was done using clinical coding (n…