Same here.
Kathleen Witt RN,
BSN
Nutrition
Support
Presbyterian Hospital of
Dallas
214-345-7468
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We never do arm circumference. We found it to be useless, and Nadine
is right about staff compliance. We don't even do a baseline.
Leigh Ann
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Subject: PICC measurements
Hi 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.
Patty
Patty Janousek, BSN, CRNI
Team Leader, IV Team
Methodist Hospital
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Omaha, NE 68114
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