Re: 5fr Midlines

[ccavrn]

It depends both on the state you are in and the policies of your facilty.  They have a state board similar to nursing that controls scope of practice.  I can tell you that some states allow Rad techs to inject contrast and flush central lines, some do not.  Even in those that do, many are weary to use central lines, especially PICCs because they have seen infiltraions/extravasions of contrast from these lines. 

Chris Cavanaugh, CRNI

----- Original Message -----
From: Anna Liang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2006 0:11 am
Subject: Re: 5fr Midlines
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

> I was told it's not within the scope for the tech to
> use line other than piv.
> please verify. thank you
>
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> > A new peripheral IV, 20G or larger in a large vein
> > is still the safest way to power inject contrast.
! > >