Re: [vascular] question for the group

[rkg50]

To expand on WVAs comment--If I understood MD presentation at Savannah AVA which makes science sense this is probably how PICCs become suspect in CRBSI--Infected Thrombus--So while the catheter may culture negative it is responsible for starting the infection cascade via thrombus formation--which begins at the moment of PICC insertion    

 

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Robbin K. George RN
Vascular Access Resource
Alexandria Hospital Virginia

 

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From: Cheryl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [vascular] question for the group
Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2006 06:10:31 +0000

You might try getting a Doppler study.  With PICC's if IV fluid is leaking form the entry site, there may be a thrombus present.

 

 

 

Cheryl Kelley
West Virginia University Hospitals
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