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>>> "Susan C. Swierczek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 01/10/06 11:44 AM >>> Does anyone have any literature or references regarding drawing drug levels through a pediatric picc line. Had a pediatric nurse approach me stating that their pediatricians will not draw drug levels through the picc lines as they are concerned that drug will adhere to picc wall and cause falsely elevated results. Thank-you Susan Swierczek RN -- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
