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Is there a PICC line with an inflated balloon for placement?
There is not a PICC line with an inflated balloon for placement.
Is there a icd-9 code for picc line?
No
Is there a ICD-9 for removal of Picc line?
A PICC line is inserted intravenously to provide continuous access. The correct ICD-9 code for the removal is V58.81 for the fitting and adjustment of a vascular catheter.
What would recommended levels of platelets and INR prior to PICC line placement?
Go to iv-therapy.net and search - lots of good info there.
PICC requires heparinization how often?
PICC Line requires heparinization how often
How long do you have to wait to put in a PICC line after a blood culture?
As soon as you get the test results back from the culture you have the okay to insert the picc line.
Can you smoke marijuana with a picc line?
Yes. Keep your picc covered and make sure to wash your hands.
In what situations does a picc line have to be used?
A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) can be used for blood sampling. The FDA has approved certain types of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC line) for power injections.
What are the dangers of injecting into a picc line?
infection
Is an elevated INR a contraindication to a picc line?
no
Can a radiology technologist suture picc lines?
No, a radiology technologist typically cannot suture PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) lines. The placement and suturing of PICC lines are usually performed by trained healthcare professionals such as nurses or physicians who have the required expertise and certification. Radiology technologists primarily focus on imaging procedures and may assist in the placement of PICC lines by preparing the patient and equipment, but the actual suturing is outside their scope of practice.
If a patient has a PICC line in one arm and a mastectomy on the other side where do you draw blood from?
Why not use the PICC for the blood draw?
