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Mon, 07/16/2007 - 23:52

Jane Wright

midline

What are viewers thoughts on the drawing of blood samples from midlines. Our informationÂ says not too but other literature I have read doesnt agree with this. I understand it will increase the risk of occluding the line but feel you would weigh up the pros and cons as you would a PICC

Tue, 07/17/2007 - 10:33

lynncrni

A midline lines in a

A midline lines in a peripheral vein, unlike a PICC whose tip resides in the very large SVC. So using a midline for obtaining blood samples may increase vein irritation (aka phlebitis, thrombosis) and decrease the life of your line. So the standards of practice state to not use a midline for routine blood sampling. As with anything you would weigh the risk vs benefits for each patient. Lynn

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

Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.

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Milner, GA 30257

Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com

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