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1. Seldinger PICC/Boards that approve RN to perform

   acree replied to acree's topic in Infusion

   Site Rite from Bard does NOT require the Seldinger technique. Can be used prior to stick to locate the vein or mid-procedure to locate vein & your needle. Needle guides are then not used & the sterile sleeves are $65./box of 10 vs $120./box...

2. Hospitals with IV, or Vascular Access Teams

   acree replied to Daniel1115's topic in Infusion

   I am the vascular nurse for our 160 bed community hospital. I place 30-40 Midlines or PICCs per month; central line care; difficult sticks and am resource person. The Site Rite, ultrasound from Bard, has significantly increased my success rate with ...

3. Seldinger PICC/Boards that approve RN to perform

   acree posted a topic in Infusion

   MD has declared RN may not insert PICC using Seldinger technique. NP or PA may. What is the decision of other boards?