Hello to the group,
We have questions about what other hospitals do with oncology pts. For
instance, we have a vague protocol for all pts receiving IL2 to get a DL
picc on admission and then it is removed 5 d later after treatment is
completed. The attending wants the central access in case the pt has a
very bad reaction and needs pressor support. Other pts with
myelodsyplasias or hematological issues will get piccs because the docs
feel that ports are too risky for infection etc. We feel like we are
placing lots of lines that get pulled out after 3-5days.
Thanks for the info in advance.
Hannah
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