Need guidelines for PICC line placement

[Pat_Pat RN]

I'd like to get some ideas as to what your vascular access teams/IV teams/VAS use for guidelines, or any paperwork used by them. Small hospital with no VAT. I'm working to get one implemented.

Anything you have would be useful.

Thanks,

Pat

[iluvivt, BSN, RN]

Pat pat. Please be a bit more specific and I can help you. Would it help you to know the contraindications for placing one b/c the indications are quite extensive. For example,you do not want to place a PICC in anyone with SVC syndrome. Also what specific tools are you looking for....charting help...data collection...work organization tools. I have devised many over the years and can share those with you if you send me a private message so I can E-mail from my work computer.