i think there is risk if the vein located is not superficial enough, the cath could easily back out b/c of the short length.
nick >>> "Lawler, Maureen C." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 05/16/06 1:15 PM >>> We are just beginning using US for PICCs. Ct Scan does not want to use power injector on veins in hand or wrist...don't blame them. If they can't gain access in a large vein they call us and sometimes we can't either. They have asked if it would be possible, once we gain skill with US, to place periphs in the upper arm with the aid of US. Are any of you able to do this and if not what do you do to gain access for CT power injections? +++++CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE+++++ The information in this e-mail may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination or copying of this e-mail and its attachments, if any, or the information contained herein is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this e-mail from your computer system. Thank you.
