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annamcrn
Guidelines for lab work when placing Picc lines

 Just wondering if any one can tell me where I might find guidelines regarding PT/INR when placing a picc

Wendy Erickson RN
Do a search using the field

Do a search using the field up above - this has been discussed a lot on this site. In summary, there are no guidelines as a PICC is most likely the safest line to place with elevated INR, low platelets, etc. since you can hold pressure over the insertion site. But do the search for more information.

Wendy Erickson RN
Eau Claire WI

lynncrni
 Wendy is right - there are

 Wendy is right - there are no guidelines or lab values  parameters that would restrict you from placing a PICC. For any condition that increases the risk of bleeding, a PICC is the safest insertion site of all CVADs. 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

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