Assessment and Device Selection Algorithm

+ Infusate criteria for use in peripheral infusions:
• Osmolality must be less than 500 mOsm/L.
• The pH must be between 5 and 9.
• The medication must not be a vesicant or irritant.

++ Catheter lumens:
• Consider the need for single or multi-lumen
catheter to deliver the prescribed therapy.
• Select the least number of lumens to deliver
the required therapy.

+++ Considerations for subcutaneous infusions include:
• Hydration, intermittent infusions, and continuous infusions of isotonic fluids and a few selected medications.
• Assessing for this mode of therapy with some client populations.