1. Definition of adherence. In terms of TB control, adherence to treatment may be defined as the extent to which the patient's history of therapeutic drug-taking coincides with the prescribed treatment (7) . Adherence may be measured using either process-oriented or outcome-oriented definitions.
In general, peripheral catheters are preferred when IV access is required for shorter periods, when direct access to the central circulation is unnecessary, and when smaller gauge catheters suffice. Peripheral access is generally safer, easier to obtain, and less painful than central access.
A PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) and a Midline catheter are special types of IV lines that can be used to give IV medicines or fluids. A dressing is needed to cover and protect your catheter site to help lower the risk of infection. Sterile technique will be used when doing the dressing change.ICC or Midline Catheter Sterile Dressing Change â¢ If parts of the gel come off the dressing, remove it with a sterile saline soaked gauze. â¢ Hold the catheter at the exit site with your other gloved hand to keep it from being pulled out when removing the dressing. â¢ Throw the old dressing into the trash.