Correct utilization and management of peripherally inserted central catheters and midline catheters in the alternate care setting

J Intraven Nurs. 1999 Nov-Dec;22(6 Suppl):S46-50.

Abstract

Based on patient condition, intravenous therapies, caregiver support, and organizational policy, correct device selection plays an integral part in the overall care and management of the alternate care setting i.v. therapy patient. This paper will identify the various aspects of appropriate device selection for i.v. therapy prescriptions.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / instrumentation*
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / methods
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / nursing*
  • Catheterization, Peripheral / adverse effects
  • Catheterization, Peripheral / instrumentation*
  • Catheterization, Peripheral / methods
  • Catheterization, Peripheral / nursing*
  • Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects
  • Catheters, Indwelling / supply & distribution*
  • Clinical Competence / standards
  • Home Infusion Therapy / adverse effects
  • Home Infusion Therapy / instrumentation*
  • Home Infusion Therapy / methods
  • Home Infusion Therapy / nursing*
  • Humans
  • Patient Selection*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Terminology as Topic