There's no cut off recommended. At our facility some of our nurses have asked over and over for some concrete numbers. Can't do it. The inserter should be experienced and access only the basilic or cephalic vein if the INR is high or platelets low. Take some extra gauze.
If a patient needs central access, a Picc is the safest thing to do. I've never given it too much consideration, other than a glance at the
results on the chart and the certainty that this is what the patient needs. Send emails to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here's a link for the archives. http://www.mail-archive.com/venous%40mailsrv1.ohsu.edu/index.html Cut and paste if the link doesn't work. Cindy On 5/3/06, Ward Gina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
could someone please tell me how to get to the archives? I have never been successful even initiating an indepent e mail , unless I add it on another current email. Gina ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Erickson, Wendy Sent: Wed 5/3/2006 9:36 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: INR and Platelet Counts I know that this has been covered before on the list, but I am unable to get into the archives to look it up. Can someone tell me if there is a cut-off for INRs and platelets where you will not place a PICC line. If so, what levels do you use? Thanks in advance - Wendy Erickson RN PICC Coordinator Luther Midelfort Eau Claire WI ********************Confidentiality Notice******************** This message is intended for the sole use of the individual and entity to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution of this email message, including any attachment, is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please advise the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you.
