Can PICC lines be used to accurately obtain CVP readings? Are there any articles out there that support/don't support this practice?
One of Marcia Ryder's articles from years ago discussed this. It is possible to get accurate CVP reading from a PICC if there is no integral valve in the PICC. Lynn
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
One of Marcia Ryder's articles from years ago discussed this. It is possible to get accurate CVP reading from a PICC if there is no integral valve in the PICC. Lynn
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