RE: lab values

[Witt, Kathleen]

We have done a PICC on a pt with an INR as high as 18 and it didn't hardly even bleed! If a pt does have an elevated INR, it is much easier to control excess bleeding in the arm compared to the chest. It is also much less risky to place a line in the arm. I know here the docs don't like to place lines unless the INR is less than 1.5. That is why they usually call us to do it!

 

Kathleen Witt RN, BSN

Nutrition Support

Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas

214-345-7468

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jenne King
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 8:51 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: lab values

Does anyone know if there is a cut off for INR value and nurses placing PICCs? Pt in question has INR of 4 and a PT of 41. It was suggested that a radiologist place the PICC, is this correct???

Jenne King
Springhill Medical Center
Mobile, AL

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