BethGCRNI

BethGCRNI

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  1. Pediatric vs Adult PICC insertions

    BethGCRNI posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I have several years of adult PICC experience. I recently (August 2010) went to work in a pediatric setting. Everything has been going well. I am evolving and growing in experience every day. I...

  2. Pediatric vs Adult PICC insertions

    BethGCRNI replied to BethGCRNI's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thanks for your reply. I agree that it is a very good idea to look with the US. I placed a 3 FR single lumen PICC in an 8 month old with a really large basilic vein and then a while back had to...

  3. Pediatric vs Adult PICC insertions

    BethGCRNI replied to BethGCRNI's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thanks for your comment iluvivt. If a child has visible or palpable superficial veins then I don't necessarily see the need for US guidance. I use the US when I have a child with more adipose or...

  4. Using a site rite ultrasound. HELP

    BethGCRNI replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    When I first started placing PICC's I had the same trouble. I had to learn to use my non dominant hand to situate the probe and my dominant hand to stick. It took several insertions to get the feel...