Our med oncs do not like PICCs. They think they are "flimsy" and don't last for the need during chemo courses (3-12 months). So our onc pts usually get either ports or tunneled Groshongs.
Donna Fritz, MN, RN, OCN Oncology/Pain Clinical Nurse Specialist Cancer Center St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center 719.560-5215 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Hannah Chatillon Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: oncology pts and piccs 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 This message originates from Yale New Haven Health System. The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential. If you are the intended recipient, you must maintain this message in a secure and confidential manner. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and destroy this message. Thank you. ***************************************************************************** This communication is for the use of the intended recipient only. It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, any disclosure, copying, further distribution or use thereof is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please advise me by return e-mail or by telephone and delete/destroy it. *****************************************************************************
