Can an IV certified LPN in ohio draw a peak and trough from iv

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Specializes in LTC.
:banghead: Please help if anyone knows the answer Can an IV certified LPN in Ohio draw a Peak and Trough from an IV site? I say no but other LPN's in my facility say yes if you are not to aspirate for patency how can you aspirate for lab?
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Specializes in rehab, LTC, derm. and surgery.

No way. LPNs can flush a PICC under the supervision of an RN but can not draw blood from a PICC.

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Specializes in LTC.

not a picc just a periph IV

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Specializes in Med Surg, ER, OR.

Exactly! LPNs can not draw back for patency, blood draws, etc. Our LPNs are even not allowed to flush an IV to check for placement.

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