Impact of an Infusion Therapy Nursing Expert Service on Length of Stay and Clinical Results of Venous Access Devices

"The ITNE will assess the patient and treatment characteristics and use an evidence based decision making algorithm for the selection of the most suitable VAD.~If the VAD needed is a PICC or a midline ITNE will place it following hospital's protocols. If needed, ITNE will also educate and support patients and next of keens in the maintenance of the device at home.~If other devices such as peripheral catheters, central venous catheters (jugular or subclavian) or venous subcutaneous reservoirs are the preferable VADs for patients and treatment conditions, ITNE will work together with health professionals in charge of patients to activate the usual procedures to place the according device."