RE: [vascular] PICC Complications

[Rakay Dance]

Thanks to everyone,  I have already scheduled her for an X-ray and told her not to use the PICC until we know more.  I will arrange for contrast and flouro if the x-ray is normal and I will let you know hopefully tomorrow.   RaKay   From: Rakay Dance [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 2:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [vascular] PICC Complications   HELP!!  I have a patient with a PICC that has been receiving TPN for about 6 weeks but is experiencing some weird things.   Complaint # 1--  States she hears and feels a definite popping sound in her chest when she flushes the line with NS. Complaint#2--  States she feels like her throat gets swollen (like she has a cold) for about 2 hours after flushing the PICC.   Any immediate help would be greatly appreciated.      RaKay   If you want to share pictures, use the calendar, or start a questionnaire visit http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/vascular To leave the group, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Report abuse