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  1. PICC reaction vs infection

    accessqueen replied to JOPICCRN5's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    When trying to differentiate if a PICC is infected, there is a test called time to positivity. BLood is drawn from the PICC, and also directly from a vein. Then the time to positivity is measured....

  2. Ultrasound PICC

    accessqueen replied to moonshadeau's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I can't imagine placing a PICC with ultrasound without training on the ultra sound. There's so many little things that are involved that without help your success rate would be pretty

  3. Bonehead PICC/Midline flush question

    accessqueen replied to garciadiego's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    If you have a continuous infusion you do not have to flush the line every 12 hours. Every manipulation of hubs increases potential for infection. If you have iv fluids running and you need to do a...

  4. Can you help me??????????

    accessqueen replied to dreamrider_212's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    There are a couple of hints that might be helpful. First make sure you have a nice tight tourniquet. Put it over the pt sleeve, less pain for patient, you can make it tighter. then, TAKE YOUR TIME....