Guest guest Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Hello, Has anyone done this for antibiotic treatment? I'm scared. Please let me know your experiences. Thanks, -DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 DM, Are they wanting to give you Vancomycin? If so, a PICC is the preferred method because this antibiotic will destroy tissue if it leaks into your body from a regular IV. Another reason for inserting a PICC line is if your veins make it difficult for a nurse to put in a regular IV. PICC lines are safe. They will insert it into your anticubital area (the bend of your elbow) and threat it close to your heart. Before any medication is administered, an X-ray is conducted to make sure it's in its proper location. PICC lines are also great if you are in the hospital and have more than one medication that needs to be administered. They come in two, three and four lumens. They can also stay in longer than a traditional IV, too (three days). I've never had one place in me, but I've taken care of patients who have. I hope this helps!  Sherri   ________________________________ To: mscured Sent: Tue, May 25, 2010 9:50:28 PM Subject: Picc Line  Hello, Has anyone done this for antibiotic treatment? I'm scared. Please let me know your experiences. Thanks, -DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 DM, Are they wanting to give you Vancomycin? If so, a PICC is the preferred method because this antibiotic will destroy tissue if it leaks into your body from a regular IV. Another reason for inserting a PICC line is if your veins make it difficult for a nurse to put in a regular IV. PICC lines are safe. They will insert it into your anticubital area (the bend of your elbow) and threat it close to your heart. Before any medication is administered, an X-ray is conducted to make sure it's in its proper location. PICC lines are also great if you are in the hospital and have more than one medication that needs to be administered. They come in two, three and four lumens. They can also stay in longer than a traditional IV, too (three days). I've never had one place in me, but I've taken care of patients who have. I hope this helps!  Sherri   ________________________________ To: mscured Sent: Tue, May 25, 2010 9:50:28 PM Subject: Picc Line  Hello, Has anyone done this for antibiotic treatment? I'm scared. Please let me know your experiences. Thanks, -DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 My daughter had a Picc line for a year. She received all her nutrition and medications through it during that time. It is easier than an IV because it doesn't come out as easily or infiltrate like an IV. Nothing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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