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No. Use the other arm or lower extremities if it's appropriate.
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∙ 7y agoAbsolutely. The fact that the patient has only one arm does not prevent their blood pressure being taken.
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If a patient has a PICC line in one arm and a mastectomy on the other side where do you draw blood from?
Why not use the PICC for the blood draw?
How long do you have to wait to put in a PICC line after a blood culture?
As soon as you get the test results back from the culture you have the okay to insert the picc line.
In what situations does a picc line have to be used?
A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) can be used for blood sampling. The FDA has approved certain types of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC line) for power injections.
Can you push oral percosets through a picc line?
No as a PICC goes into a blood vessel and any foreign object could be fatal.
Can a blood sugar check be done on the arm closest to the PICC line?
yes
Is there a PICC line with an inflated balloon for placement?
There is not a PICC line with an inflated balloon for placement.
PICC requires heparinization how often?
PICC Line requires heparinization how often
Can you smoke marijuana with a picc line?
Yes. Keep your picc covered and make sure to wash your hands.
Is there a icd-9 code for picc line?
No
What are the dangers of injecting into a picc line?
infection
Is an elevated INR a contraindication to a picc line?
no
Why are pic lines put in not for cancer?
PICC lines are placed for several different reasons. One common reason is that the patient has very poor venous access and a peripheral IV cannot be obtained. A PICC line is then placed so that the patient can receive medications, blood, etc. Another common reason is that a patient may be receiving long-term antibiotic therapy. A PICC line may then be placed since a PICC can stay in longer than a peripheral IV.
