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An activity monitor was fitted to participants to measure physical activities for the final 5 days of hospital admission. LoS was measured (days). Group allocation was according to participant preference. Costs were compared between the two groups for LoS, pump cost, and preparation and administration of antibiotics.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold>Twenty\u2010seven of 30 eligible participants were approached, and 22 consented. Data were captured for 16 participants (spring\u2010infusor <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic> = 9): 10 female; mean (SD) age 14.5 (2.1) years. Average step count was negatively associated with age (rho = 0.50), and greater overall in participants using spring\u2010infusors (mean 5324 (SD 2873) steps) versus SIPs (4806 (3116) steps) \u2010 mean (95% CI) increase in the spring\u2010infusor group of 3246 (54\u20106438) for participants of the same age. LoS was longer on average in the SIP group, (mean (SD) LoS: 16.1 (4.3) versus 12.4 (1.7)). The estimated cost saving for a child using a spring\u2010infusor was AUS$12,000.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusion:<\/jats:bold>Results from the study suggest that children hospitalised for exacerbations of CF are more active if they receive antibiotics via a spring\u2010infusor device compared with a SIP, and have reduced hospital stay that results in cost saving to the hospital. <jats:italic>What is already known?<\/jats:italic> Spring\u2010infusors are small, portable, and mechanical devices to deliver intravenous antibiotics to patients. Spring\u2010infusors are preferred by patients with CF at Perth Children\u2019s Hospital Physical activity in children with CF is recommended, including during hospital admissions to promote wellbeing, quality of life, and health outcomes. <jats:italic>What this paper adds?<\/jats:italic> Children hospitalised for exacerbations of CF may be more active if they receive antibiotics via a portable spring\u2010infusor device compared with a SIP. Children using spring\u2010infusors had reduced hospital stays that results in cost saving to the hospital. 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