title: Venous access devices. Guidelines for home healthcare nurses.
abstract: A variety of venous access devices are used in home intravenous therapy. It is important for the home healthcare nurse to know the differences among venous access devices and the specific guidelines for using and maintaining venous access devices.
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Tillman
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000145:classification; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008283:Maintenance; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000592:standards*