PICC lines can be used to measure CVP, if situation arise. CVP recorded via PICC lines are about 1 mm Hg higher than CVP from centrally inserted venous catheters. PICC lines need to be hooked to continuous infusion at 3 mL/hr to overcome the resistance of longer length and narrower lumen of PICC line. Trend should be followed for better perception as first PICC measured CVP is reported higher, probably due to microthrombi which get flushed later on.
Mark R Brown BSN RN CEN Assistant Nurse Manager Emergency Services Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Summit Campus Sutter Health East Bay Region (Office) 510-869-6150 (Cell) 510-387-2084 Confidentiality Notice: This email is for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain material that is confidential and protected by state and federal regulations. If you are not the intended recipient please immediately delete it and contact the sender. Thank you. If this communication involves discussion of patient care issues in the performance improvement process, it is protected from discovery by California Evidence Code 1157 as a confidential medical staff communication. [cid:[email protected]] From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Orth, Claudia Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 7:50 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Sepsis Groups] Transducing PICC lines Dear colleagues, I am wondering if anyone has a policy and/or thoughts on the accuracy and use of transducing PICC lines for CVP monitoring during sepsis resuscitation. I would appreciate any information you may have and be willing to share! Respectfully, Claudia Claudia Orth, BSN, RN Sepsis Coordinator Munson Medical Center 1105 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684-2386 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> 231-935-5692 PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this electronic mail message is a Patient Safety Work Product for Quality Improvement & Peer Review - This Information is Privileged and Confidential and intended only for certain recipients. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this communication and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by reply transmission and delete the message without copying or disclosing it.
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