Denise,
Yes we consider a PICC for a 1 time procedure like a CT
scan or MRangiogram. We do not like to routinely do
this
but when all else fails we do this. May times we
place a 20 - 18 gauge 1.88 cm angiocath in the upper arm but in looking at our
data about 40% of those fail and we have to deal with the infiltrated
contrast. Not so sure this is the answer.
PS...Medicare does pay for the PICC placement if placed and
removed the same day.
Margy Galloway
St. Luke's Hospital
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Denise Harper
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 3:06 PM
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Subject: question about CT
If you have a patient who needs a CT (that HAS to be power injected) and
you absolutely cannot get a peripheral IV (even with ultrasound) do you place a
power PICC for a 1 time procedure?
This question has come up twice today.
Thanks,
Denise
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