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Sat, 09/01/2007 - 21:21

Cikasa

Need Good 3-D or 4-D ultrasound for PICC Insertions

Using Sherlock but would prefer a reliable, easy-to-use, cost-effective 3-d or 4-d ultrasound for picc placements.Â Any suggestions?

Sun, 09/02/2007 - 15:03

lynncrni

Are you asking for an

Are you asking for an ultrasound that allows you to identify the tip location at the bedside? It does not exist yet. Lynn

Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, NPD-BC, CRNI

Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.

PO Box 10

Milner, GA 30257

Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com

Office Phone 770-358-7861

Sun, 09/02/2007 - 17:05

Timothy Royer B...

As Lynn says, "It does not

As Lynn says, "It does not exist yet", but it is a dream that will come about in the near future. I say very near future! The technology is very near there. Cost is probably going to be a factor. I believe once it is there, chest x-rays may not be necessary, I said may not be necessary. Now, it is necessary.

Mon, 09/03/2007 - 05:17

Cikasa

Thanks Tim, I know you must

Thanks Tim, I know you must have the inside track, then. Please post here when available.

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