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Fri, 09/21/2007 - 19:53

jennifer canchola

blood pressures

I understand why no BPs on PICC site due to increase risk of DVTs, but is it OK for BP cuff to be placed on the wrist below the PICC?

Sat, 09/22/2007 - 17:16

lynncrni

Yes, a wrist BP is

Yes, a wrist BP is acceptable on the arm with a PICC if the opposite arm can not be used for BPs. Lynn

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

Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.

PO Box 10

Milner, GA 30257

Office Phone 770-358-7861

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