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1. PICC Conundrum

   IVRN94 replied to IVRN94's topic in Home Health

   thanks for the feedback. Regarding placement in the RA, the catheter is considered malpositioned if placed there. In adults this can cause arrhythmias, although reports of it are rare. I do not have much experience with babies, although I am getting...

2. PICC Conundrum

   IVRN94 posted a topic in Home Health

   I work as a Home IV nurse as well as on a Hospital IV team. I frequently find that my home care patients are discharged without any information on the PICC ie length & tip location. I have been careful not to initiate home IV therapy until I hav...

3. Home Care PICC Conundrum

   IVRN94 posted a topic in Infusion

   I work as a Home IV nurse as well as on a Hospital IV team. I frequently find that my home care patients are discharged without any information on the PICC ie length & tip location. I have been careful not to initiate home IV therapy until I hav...

4. Tips

   IVRN94 replied to ohbet's topic in Infusion

   In addition to the previous advice; I also will try to improve venous distention in elderly or other pts with small veins by use of gravity, massage, warmth etc. I always take as much time as I need to look and feel every possible site to find the be...

5. CXR verification of PICCs b/4 use

   IVRN94 replied to Connie G.'s topic in Infusion

   I work on a acute care IV team and also in home infusion. My personal policy, as protection to my license, is to always verify placement. I do this in many ways. If whoever put in the PICC was kind enough to fill out the card and give it to the Pt...