Recently, we placed a PICC that ended up coiled in the subclavian vein. What is your protocol for repositioning these? We do not have a Sherlock and we don't do catheter exchanges yet. We know that you are not supposed to pull the catheter out and re-insert. Would you do an exchange or place a whole new PICC?
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