Re: Blood sampling from PICCs

[Darcy Doellman]

Hi Marla,   I have 2 reference articles relating to blood sampling from 3fr PICCs Knue M, Doellman D, Rabin K, Jacobs RB. The efficacy and safety of blood sampling through peripherally inserted central catheter devices in children. J Intraven Nurs. 2005;28(1):30-35   Knue M, Doellman D, Jacobs BR. Peripherally inserted central catheters in children: a survey of practice patterns. J Intraven Nurs. 2006;29(1):28-33   Darcy Doellman RN BSN CRNI Cincinnati Children's Hospital >>> "Neilson, Marla" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 06/09/06 12:30 PM >>> I am trying to find evidence or literature that supports drawing blood from 3FR or 20G PICCs.  We commonly use this size in our pediatric patients.  Some of these patients require frequent blood draws and would benefit from drawing off PICC as opposed to multiple venipuncture.  I am trying to develop a policy or care plan for these patients.  I can only find literature that supports 4FR and larger.  Can anyone guide me towards reference material or share policy.    Marla J. Neilson, RN, BSN Pediatric Vascular Access Team Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital Office:  RBC 6313 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106-6001 Ph # 844-5344 Ext: 27276, Pager:  33288 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]   CELEBRATING 140 YEARS of Caring for Cleveland. The enclosed information is STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL and is intended for the use of the addressee only. University Hospitals Health System and its affiliates disclaim any responsibility for unauthorized disclosure of this information to anyone other than the addressee. Federal and Ohio law protect patient medical information, including psychiatric_disorders, (H.I.V) test results, A.I.Ds-related conditions, alcohol, and/or drug_dependence or abuse disclosed in this email. Federal regulation (42 CFR Part 2) and Ohio Revised Code section 5122.31 and 3701.243 prohibit disclosure of this information without the specific written consent of the person to whom it pertains, or as otherwise permitted by law.