Fig. 1.

Algorithm for vascular access device selection. The specific catheter should be selected based on the manufacturer's recommended dwell time, therapy and patient characteristics. The selection of the vascular access device should be adjusted in each institution according to the situation, available resources and nursing staff training. CVAD central venous access device, d days, I.V. intravenous, m month, MC midline catheter, PICC peripherally inserted central catheters, PIVC peripheral intravenous catheter, y year