rnjenny, it is no different for ANY IV device.. always use the smallest device in the largest vessel rule and you will be working on reducing catheter related thrombosis (CRT)..
Timothy R. Spencer, RN, APN, DipAppSci, BH, ICU Cert, VA-BC™
That CVC guy from Australia :-}
No studies on this issue for midline but same principle applies.
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
rnjenny, it is no different for ANY IV device.. always use the smallest device in the largest vessel rule and you will be working on reducing catheter related thrombosis (CRT)..
Timothy R. Spencer, RN, APN, DipAppSci, BH, ICU Cert, VA-BC™
That CVC guy from Australia :-}