BethGCRNI

BethGCRNI has 18 years experience and specializes in Vascular Access, IV Therapy.

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1. Pediatric vs Adult PICC insertions

   BethGCRNI replied to BethGCRNI's topic in Infusion

   Thanks for your reply. I agree that it is a very good idea to look with the US. I placed a 3 FR single lumen PICC in an 8 month old with a really large basilic vein and then a while back had to place a 1.9 FR in a child almost 2 years old. The US...

2. Pediatric vs Adult PICC insertions

   BethGCRNI replied to BethGCRNI's topic in Infusion

   Thanks for your comment iluvivt. If a child has visible or palpable superficial veins then I don't necessarily see the need for US guidance. I use the US when I have a child with more adipose or deeper veins. Do you use the US even on superficial ...

3. Using a site rite ultrasound. HELP

   BethGCRNI replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in Infusion

   When I first started placing PICC's I had the same trouble. I had to learn to use my non dominant hand to situate the probe and my dominant hand to stick. It took several insertions to get the feel of it. Good luck to you. The more insertions you...

4. Pediatric vs Adult PICC insertions

   BethGCRNI posted a topic in Infusion

   I have several years of adult PICC experience. I recently (August 2010) went to work in a pediatric setting. Everything has been going well. I am evolving and growing in experience every day. I have a great mentor with 30+ years experience in the...