We have a pt in ICU that has a PICC that is no longer in the SVC, but in the subclavian vein, it was inadvertently pulled out 6 or so cm. The doctor says it is ok to use. The ICU staff undertand that it is no longer considered a central line. Is it ok to use cathflo? it has 3 lumens & 2 do not flush.
Kathy Kokotis
Bard Access Systems
The major issue is a catheter that is too short occludes more often and has a risk of thrombosis that is greater. You will have repeated declotting.
kathy
Kathy Kokotis
Bard Access Systems
Cath-flo is only approved for use in central catheters. If you use cath-flo for this device it would be an off-label use.
If you have one lumen open consider an over the wire exchange of the catheter.
Caleb Kent, RN, BSN, CRNI