title: Correct utilization and management of peripherally inserted central catheters and midline catheters in the alternate care setting.
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.
authors.affiliation: IVonyx, Downers Grove, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Carlson
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 / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D018718:Home Infusion Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D009626:Terminology as Topic