5 french vs 6 french PICC

[Rexie68]

Hello to all,

We gave switched from a 6 french triple lumen power picc to a 5 french triple lumen power picc. The 5 french has one 18 gauge port and two 20 gauges. Obviously the 20 gauge ports are more difficult to flush. Has anyone else out there switched to the 5 french triple lumen picc? We're contemplating switching back to the 6 french and wonder what others are doing. Thank you!!!

[accessqueen]

I think the population you serve really determines the sizes. We use primarily DL 4's because our adult population tend to be of smaller stature (native americans from mexico, central america, etc). When we used all 5's we definitely had more thrombus formation. We customize per patient and situation.