Is the subcutaneous route an alternative for administering ertapenem to older patients?

Antibiotic administration by subcutaneous (SC) injection is a common practice in France, particularly in geriatric wards, as an alternative to the intravenous (IV) route in cases of poor venous access or delirium. The objective of this work was to report and compare ertapenem pharmacokinetic data between IV and SC routes in older persons. Methods Patients over 65 years of a...