cbc nurse

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1. Survey on PICC placement

   cbc nurse replied to ghostcat's topic in Infusion

   Am PICC placer in Uk (quite a way behind Us as far as PICCs go!) I place approx 3 a week mainly for small outpatients chemotherapy unit. I only place in clinical area but often get asked to place for the rest of the hospital, inthat case I do not pla...

2. Informed Consent/ Authorization for PICC Placement

   cbc nurse replied to IVT-G's topic in Infusion

   In the Hospital where I work in Uk all PICCs and central line placements have written informed consent prior to procedure. Initially it was only nurses placing who obtained consent, but now any doctors who place must also get consent. Sometimes they ...

3. PICCS and DVTS

   cbc nurse replied to beaglelover's topic in Infusion

   Hi I am an oncology nurse in Uk, so forgive me if I do not understand all your terminology! I have known DVT to develop visible signs overnight, although it usually shows signs the day before. Did he have a chest Xray to guage tip position? Could blo...