Many of our teens and older CF patients with poor access opt for arm or
chest ports. They like them over an external catheter due to better
bottom image, nothing hanging out of their chests, etc. I don't know of
any specific studies regarding outcome data on these devices in the CF
population, however, and that data would be interesting.
Anne Marie
Anne Marie Frey BSN, RN, CRNI
Clinical Nurse Level Four
Vascular Access Nurse Specialist: IV Team
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Leadership Office: room 5057B, CHOP Main 5thFloor
Phone: 215-590-4204 or ext. 44204
Beeper: 21826
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>>> "julie bryant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 03/08/06 11:17 AM >>>
Thank you all for your responses regarding Midlines. Has certainly made
my decision easier!
On to a new subject, My institution is going to start admitting Adult
Cystic Fibrosis patients, anyone 18 years and older. The admitting MD
has PICC line on the standing order sheets. I understand the need for a
PICC due to the meds that are given. Like Vanco and I think the other
one is Amikacin. And also just very poor venous access. Are these type
patients frequent flyers and maybe a porta cath or tunneled hickman
might be a more appropriate access? Just looking for opinions.
Haven't dealt with this type patient population before.
As always thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Julie
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