title: Vascular access: indications and implications for patient care.
abstract: This overview of the vascular access devices available for adult patients explains how careful selection and management of the device can minimise the complications associated with infusion therapy.
authors.affiliation: Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester/University of Southampton. janice.gabriel@weht.swest.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Janice
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gabriel
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bravery
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dougherty
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kayley
authors.forename: Michele
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Malster
authors.forename: Katie
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Scales
mesh_terms: D001775:Blood Circulation; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care