Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 What is the difference between the two and which is better for a CF child? I have a little boy who has had about 50 admissions since birth. He has many IV's a year and is terrified by IV's and bloodwork or needles altogether. I spoke with my doctor about getting one for my child to relieve the stress, pain and repeated tramas associated with getting an IV started. Gosh....am I making a good choice and is this a painful procedure and how long is hospitalization for this? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 It will be the best decision you make, IV's can be given instantly, even you can change the needle yourself (if permitting, they do here in UK, I also give anti biotics via the gripper needle) Port Cath and PICC.... > What is the difference between the two and which is better for a CF > child? I have a little boy who has had about 50 admissions since > birth. He has many IV's a year and is terrified by IV's and bloodwork > or needles altogether. I spoke with my doctor about getting one > for my child to relieve the stress, pain and repeated tramas > associated with getting an IV started. Gosh....am I making a good > choice and is this a painful procedure and how long is hospitalization > for this? Thanks > > > > PLEASE do not post religious emails to the list. > > > ------------------------------------------- > > > The opinions and information exchanged on this list should > IN NO WAY > be construed as medical advice. > > PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2002 Report Share Posted October 16, 2002 It will be the best decision you make, IV's can be given instantly, even you can change the needle yourself (if permitting, they do here in UK, I also give anti biotics via the gripper needle) Port Cath and PICC.... > What is the difference between the two and which is better for a CF > child? I have a little boy who has had about 50 admissions since > birth. He has many IV's a year and is terrified by IV's and bloodwork > or needles altogether. I spoke with my doctor about getting one > for my child to relieve the stress, pain and repeated tramas > associated with getting an IV started. Gosh....am I making a good > choice and is this a painful procedure and how long is hospitalization > for this? Thanks > > > > PLEASE do not post religious emails to the list. > > > ------------------------------------------- > > > The opinions and information exchanged on this list should > IN NO WAY > be construed as medical advice. > > PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR TREATMENTS. > > -------------------------------------------------- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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