Question regarding IVIG

[Roger Soriano]

I have a patient who has a PICC inserted for poor IV access, but now needs IVIG infusions... I have a very limited experience with this drug.  The MD says the plan is to discharge the pt and have IVIG infusions once a month for at least six months...

Question is.. I know that the PICC is ideal for this infusion, but is it worth it to leave the PICC for once a month access just with daily flushing or remove it before discharge?  The catheter is Arrow 4Fr.

Any Thoughts... thanks

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Roger Soriano, RN
Vascular Access Specialists
818-687-8348

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