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SUZANNEBB1
Measuring and documenting length of central line catheter inserted and length exposed.

Our PICC team documents the length of cath. inserted and the length exposed. Our physicians that insert subclavian/jugular CL do not always document insertion length and our nurses do not document length exposed of these devices.

Determining length of exposed central lines was common practice when I worked crtical care. What is best practice for determining migration of these catheters?

 

Thank you,

Suzanne Bradshaw, RN
Education Specialist
Staff Development
GeorgetownHospital System

606 Black River Road

Georgetown, SC29440  
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