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pediatric midlines

 HI, 

Looking for results of PEDIATRIC placed midlines over a period of time.  Our institution is in need of bridging the gap between piv and central lines/ piccs.  I am finding it difficult to find research that supports or disqualifies it's use in children.

Thank you

lynncrni
 Midlines are used in

 Midlines are used in children. there are numerous studies on their use especially in the cystic fibrosis population. 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

Midline catheters for Peds

I currently use a catheter from Vygon. It is called Leaderflex. The contact person's name and email is Marc Phelps. [email protected].
Hope this helps.
Mary Ann

Mary Ann Hayden

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 thank you Mary Ann, what are

 thank you Mary Ann, what are the ages of patients you place midlines on? 

 thank you Lynn, I will try to seek out those articles.  Any other links also appreciated.

Any institution, out there willing to share there policy on placement?

 

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Midline Catheters

We are a pediatric institution so I have children as young 18 months that I have placed a midline in.

Mary Ann Hayden

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