I would love to have the protocols/procedures/guidelines also. In our hospital, it is not consistent when to remove PICC for any suspected CRBSI. Our ID always tells residents to "remove PICC right away" even if there are almost no available veins for PIV.
Thanks, Toshi Holland PNP Vascular Access Coordinator Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland >>> "Elizabeth Harmon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 08/12/06 9:28 PM >>> Does anyone out there have anyestablished protocols/procedures or guidelines their facility uses when Central Lines are removed for suspected CRBSI? Would you be willing to share? If so please e-mail me privately. We are working on a set protocol for all Physicians to follow for any suspected CRBSI. It would be done anytime a central line is changed or pulled and another one is placed. Previously lines would get pulled, no cultures, nothing and meds changed, and the lines blamed for the problem. We are looking to have set protocols. Thanks in advance. Betsy Harmon RN CRNI Vascular Access Team Critical Care Unit Alaska Native Medical Center Anchorage, Alaska [EMAIL PROTECTED]
