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1. central line blood sampling

   piccemrn1 replied to piccemrn1's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   If the patient is in the ICU and on special infusion ie, vanco, heparin, or any other infusate that can "skew" lab data, we are always careful to label this line as such and draw from a separate line....

2. PICC reaction vs infection

   piccemrn1 replied to JOPICCRN5's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Actually, if the inserter infected the patient, literature strongly suggests the infection will manifest with 24-48 hours. Any time beyond that, it can be line manipulation, lack of hand hygiene or...

3. central line blood sampling

   piccemrn1 replied to piccemrn1's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   You have been extremely helpful. You are awesome, and thank

4. Can non-licensed person start an IV?

   piccemrn1 replied to carol72's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   You might want to check with your State Board to identify what your scope of practice is. It will be even harder to swallow if you get called to court. In California only an RN can push meds through...

5. PICC placement for a pt with high INR

   piccemrn1 replied to piccchick7's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   INR of 3 is therapeutic for so many

6. Question for the seasoned PICC nurses...

   piccemrn1 replied to nyteshade's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   this is rather late, however, my facility does not approve use of "midclavicular" catheters, d/t catheter whip, etc. and I am pretty sure INS states a picc line must be placed in the distal 1/3 of the...

7. central line blood sampling

   piccemrn1 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   I am in the process of updating our P&P for PICC Insertion and Maintenance in the hospital. I have done extensive literature searches regarding blood sampling from central lines. What I have...