So if I am understanding this all, no one is doing even the
initial baseline circumference? We do not do daily measurements, I was only
thinking of the measurement on insertion day. Thanks,
Patty
From: Monahan, Maggie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 1:46 PM
To: Janousek, Patricia; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: PICC measurements
We
have stopped measuring arm circumference because we found it was not
consistently measured the same way each time. Also that information has hardly
ever been necessary to determine if a problem exist. It has been removed from
our forms.
Maggie
Monahan RN, MSN, CCRN
St.
Francis Hospital
Columbus Georgia
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Janousek, Patricia
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 12:21 PM
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Subject: PICC measurementsHi all, We are getting started on ultrasound PICCs, and the question has come up regarding the arm circumference measurement. Currently with the traditional approach in the AC, we have always measured 3 inches above the insertion site. Now we're thinking that may not always be possible if we place the PICC higher up in the upper arm. Question: is there a standard guideline that everyone is using, and is the guideline different for traditional and ultrasound? Thanks so much.PattyPatty Janousek, BSN, CRNITeam Leader, IV TeamMethodist Hospital8303 Dodge StreetOmaha, NE 68114(402)354-8760FAX: (402)354-5266PAGER: (402)577-9527EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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