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We also use a 5ml amp but use a 1ml syringe. I rarely give more than 0.4-0.5 ml. We do have a spare needle incase we need to freeze in another area, either because we change our approach or have to go to try #2.
Since the main point is to freeze for the introducer/dilator, that's all that's needed. Why add extra fluid to make the image less on the U/S.
I find the order being up to 1ml is fine as we consider it per attempt.
If you insert on peds, that order is still good, don't need a second set of orders.
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I am a PICC nurse at a major medical center and am looking to change our policy and procedure regarding the amount of SQ lidocaine used in PICC placements. Right now our policy is 1 ml. I would like to know how much SQ lidocaine other facilities use for PICC placement. If the amount varies from patient to patient, what criteria do you use to decide who gets how much? Thanks!