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piccnurse4
picc placement in an amputated arm

Hi

Can a picc be placed in an amputated arm( below the elbow)? we are wondering and if not why can it not be placed?

 

thanks

lynncrni
As long as the amputation is

As long as the amputation is healed and there are no circulatory problems, then yes I see no reason not to use it for a 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

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