There are no midline studies on this issue yet, but a midline occupies the same upper extremity vessels as the PICC. So this ratio would easily apply to midlines. In fact, it may be more important because you still have the risk of chemical phlebitis with a midline but not with a PICC. Lynn
There are no midline studies on this issue yet, but a midline occupies the same upper extremity vessels as the PICC. So this ratio would easily apply to midlines. In fact, it may be more important because you still have the risk of chemical phlebitis with a midline but not with a PICC. Lynn
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, NPD-BC, CRNI
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