Agree with a port--but in the arm or chest?
David
From: "Lynn Hadaway" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Tom and Louise Oak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: CF patients
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 14:49:42 -0400
I strongly believe the patients preferences in this situation should be a
huge part of the decision. If he is requiring frequent antibiotics, then it
sounds like it is time for a port. Lynn
At 12:46 PM -0400 8/9/06, Tom and Louise Oak wrote:
What is everyone's practice with CF patients?
We have a 20 year old that we placed a pICC line in for antibiotic
therapy. This is the 2nd one we have placed for a recurrent infection.
His mother who is an RN was wondering about a port.
She is asking if there is evidence that demonstrates whether a port would
be more beneficial than a PICC line. She knows that if the PICC line
should get infected it can be easily removed whereas a port would require
a surgeon to remove it. However, the port does have it's benefits in terms
of his lifestyle etc.
Thanks in advance
Louise Oak RN, CINA (c)
Vascular Access Nurse
Sault Area Hospital
X4399
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Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RNC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
126 Main Street, PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
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