Yes, they can become frequent flyers but a port may not be the
immediate answer for all patients. A port is the answer when their
repeat admissions and need for IV ABX becomes very frequent and/or
peripheral veins are exhausted. Lynn
At 8:17 AM -0800 3/8/06, julie bryant wrote:
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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Milner, GA 30257
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Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
126 Main Street, PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
http://www.hadawayassociates.com
office 770-358-7861
