RE: PICCs and Creatinine levels

[Bell, Roberta M.]

The logic would be because the patient could be renal and usually needs 
clearance from a nephrologist prior to placing a PICC.
 
Robin Bell RN, BSN, CRNI (today)

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        Subject: PICCs and Creatinine levels
        
        

        Does anyone have knowledge of this relationship as a deterrent to 
placing PICCs????