Question for the group.
I am seeking advice from anyone and everyone. How many times would you
re-insert a PICC line in a resident that has pulled out 5 PICC lines in the
last week and a half? He is an elderly resident of a Nursing Home so
restraints are not an option. (Why? The facility will not use them.) He is a
former locksmith and thinks his PICC's are locks that need to be fixed. He
also thinks his Vinyl Lap Buddy is a Lap Dog. He is so very confused and he
has a Month of Vancomycin therapy. I have suggested with consultation with a
pharmacist that Zyvox be given PO. The Infectious Disease Doctor who said to
try once more before switching is now refusing to switch. He his adamant that
the line be replaced.
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Randy Ross R.N., B.S.N.
IV Nurse Consultant,
President & C.E.O.
IV's Etc... LLC
Vascular Access
& Consulting
Ph: 317-541-6463
Fax: 317-894-7709
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