Vascular access device choices for home care patients

Caring. 1995 May;14(5):14-5.

Abstract

The clinician has a variety of available vascular access devices. Home care professionals need to consider several factors before choosing the most appropriate access device for each patient.

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Infections / etiology
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / instrumentation*
  • Catheterization, Peripheral / adverse effects
  • Catheterization, Peripheral / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Contamination
  • Home Infusion Therapy / instrumentation*
  • Home Infusion Therapy / methods
  • Humans
  • United States