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What is the general consensus in
taking BP's in pts who are breast cancer pts with lymphedema and a PICC in
the other arm? Especially very obese patients or where legs aren't an
option for one reason or another? ie amputees, peripheral vascular
disease, wounds, drains, or whatever? Do you feel it is ever acceptable to
take in the forearm on the PICC side, as in at the wrist? I don't mean a
constant q15minutes automatic device, but a once a shift frequency? I have
been ask this by CNA's on the floors, and wanted feedback from this group.
Thanks in advance.
Halle Utter, RN, BSN
Intravenous Care, INC
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- Blood pressures in pts with PICC and post mastectomy Halle Utter
