title: Vascular access devices: lines to live by.
abstract: Vascular access devices take many forms--all designed to maximize treatment options, reduce risks to patients and clinicians, and deliver optimal patient outcomes.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: McConnell
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D016272:Occupational Health; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital