CN21IVT

CN21IVT has 24 years experience and specializes in Vascular Access.

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1. CLABSI - Multiple lumens vs Y sites

   CN21IVT posted a topic in Infusion

   I have a question about multiple lumen practices with regards to decreasing CLABSI risk. In my practice, we try to get by with the least amount of lumens, especially central line lumens, but in general, my thought process is, the least amount of acc...

2. Measuring Veins for PICC Placement

   CN21IVT replied to jessie6167's topic in Infusion

   We measure and go by the 45% of the diameter rule from INS for PICCs, that is, if our catheter takes up 45% or less of the vein then we proceed with placement. Our Bard Site-Rite ultrasounds measure the catheter to vein ratio for us, our Sonosites me...