Not ideal but it can be done. Damage from an arterial line will result in damage downstream toward the hand while the PICC is on the venous side. Not aware of any studies or other evidence supporting this. If you only have one extremity to work with, all VADs have to be in the same arm.
Not ideal but it can be done. Damage from an arterial line will result in damage downstream toward the hand while the PICC is on the venous side. Not aware of any studies or other evidence supporting this. If you only have one extremity to work with, all VADs have to be in the same arm.
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