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1. External Jugular vein question

   ~*RN*~ replied to absolut's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   If anyone wants further info on how I made this work for an LTACH, both EJ peripherals & IJ PICCs, feel free to contact me

2. PICC bu$ine$$ info dump

   ~*RN*~ replied to inee's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Bob, I am also trying to find out what other companies are charging but am having a hard time. I will email back soon with pricing that I have found so far in my extensive searches. Liz Holowasko...

3. External Jugular vein question

   ~*RN*~ replied to absolut's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   The LTACH I work at is great because of it being so small change can occur quickly. My other place of work, the University of Michigan Health System is HUGE and it takes almost 2 years just to get a...

4. PICC Placement

   ~*RN*~ replied to IVT-G's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Yes, sometimes those little buggers with end up in the Azyous vein which is not appropriate placement for a PICC since the Azygous vein is not "central" it;s like a bifurcation off the SVC. It looks...

5. Nurses inserting External Jugular peripheral lines

   ~*RN*~ replied to LRaz's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Since the INS position paper re: EJ cannulation, came out in July/August 2008 in the Journal of Infusion Nursing once policies and procedures are in place and in accordance with your state nursing...

6. PICC "team" questions

   ~*RN*~ replied to hlbrnmom's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   I would love to hear more about your PICC business as I am extensively looking into to starting my own in Mi. Any tips would be much appreciated.

7. External Jugular vein question

   ~*RN*~ replied to absolut's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   per the INS July/August 2008 V 31, n 4 edition of Journal of Infusion Nursing, the external jugular vein has been deemed "peripheral" as it does not break the intrathoracic cavity at the point of...

8. PICC bu$ine$$ info dump

   ~*RN*~ replied to inee's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   I too an looking extensively into starting my own PICC consulting company. In order to order medical equipment it is necessart to start accounts with vendors (i.e. cardinal, bard, etc). They will look...

9. RN's placing central lines

   ~*RN*~ replied to bobnurse's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Yes, I work at a small LTACH in Lansing, MI and I have started a program which allows for the insertion of IJ PICCs (by me, BSN, RN, CRNI). These are small bore lines (4-5 fr and brought out to the...

10. triple lumen PICC lines

    ~*RN*~ replied to PICC chic's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Triple lumen PICCs are awesome! If I walked out of the ICU placing a single or double rather than a triple I would definitely get attacked by the nurses. They would be furious!:angryfire As you can...