A Small Device May Deliver King-Sized Solutions for Patients With an Exacerbation of Cystic Fibrosis

Abstract

Conclusion:Results from the study suggest that children hospitalised for exacerbations of CF are more active if they receive antibiotics via a spring-infusor device compared with a SIP, and have reduced hospital stay that results in cost saving to the hospital. What is already known? Spring-infusors are small, portable, and mechanical devices to deliver intravenous antibiotics to patients. Spring-infusors are preferred by patients with CF at Perth Children’s Hospital Physical activity in children with CF is recommended, including during hospital admissions to promote wellbeing, quality of life, and health outcomes. What this paper adds? Children hospitalised for exacerbations of CF may be more active if they receive antibiotics via a portable spring-infusor device compared with a SIP. Children using spring-infusors had reduced hospital stays that results in cost saving to the hospital. Children hospitalised for exacerbations of CF step on average, fewer than 5000 steps per day, which is well below recommendations.