We see mostly implanted ports. They are accessed by the oncology nurses.
It is rare, in fact, I don't remember any reports of crbsi in our
population.
KayBeth Weibel, CRNI
Infusion Network
Falmouth, MA
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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
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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
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