Applying current research to influence clinical practice.

Abstract

There are continuing controversial issues surrounding the use of midline catheters. Nurses selecting catheter devices need to be knowledgeable about risk factors associated with device use, including catheter materials, site selection, therapy administration, and dwell time. It is critical that nurses review research results and evaluate and apply such results to their clinical practice. The use of research findings and the influence of such research on midline catheter usage are reviewed.