Is anyone other than interventional radiologist placing PICCs in the arm with a non-functioning fistula/graft?
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Thu, 05/03/2007 - 00:10
#1
PICCs and non-functioning fistulas/grafts
Thu, 05/03/2007 - 20:43
#2
I've done once or twice,
I've done once or twice, seen it done more often than that. It ususally involved no other option for line placement and/or nonfunctional IVF's on both arms. We always got permission from the pt's nephrologist first, though. Tricky stuff. Ultrasound a must to see if the vein is intact from intended insertion site past the IVF.
Thu, 05/03/2007 - 23:57
#3
Have done it on 4 occasions
Have done it on 4 occasions after getting permission from nephrologist and attending. No problems