Re: How many times?

[Susan Fullana]

What about an implanted port if antibiotics are to be given long-term (greater than 6wks) and if pt's peripheral access is poor. We have had ports placed on these pts with greater success since the access in in the chest they don't notice it as much. Also, if they dislodge the needle, the port is still intact.....Just a thought.

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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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