title: Caring for patients with cancer through nursing knowledge of IV connectors.
abstract: Knowledge about the three different types of IV connectors (negative, positive, and neutral) is imperative to cancer care as specific and distinct interventions can help prevent occlusions and catheter-related bloodstream infections that can lead to increased morbidity with infections and loss of treatment time and mortality. Nurses have responsibilities associated with nursing research, education, and evidence-based practice that should support the outcomes of best patient care when using IV connectors.
authors: School of Nursing, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA, USA. cchernecky@mcg.edu
authors: Cynthia
authors: C
authors: Chernecky
authors: Denise
authors: D
authors: Macklin
authors: Lindsey
authors: L
authors: Casella
authors: Erin
authors: E
authors: Jarvis
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000517:prevention & control