centerlines

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I have had numerous centerlines in. If done correctly it takes about 5 minutes

and they can give you something to relax if you ask before hand. All you feel

is pressure... You CAN have blood drawn from a centerline... they usually use

one coded color for blood draws. I agree.... the meds going into acenterline

are more easily taken and you don't feel burning or stinging/ sometimes you can

feel it cool.... a cool feeling. I recommend it.. I have also had PICC line..

I have tiny veins like a child..... so putting the picc in took more time...

that's all. I always tell them they need a peds butterfly for an IV as my

veins roll and collapse easily. They can do a nerve block by an

anithesiologist before an IV if you request. If i get an IV in a matter of

hours....my vein collapses because of the strong meds.... especially demoral and

phenegran..... the nurses know these drugs will collapse the veins.... and yet

they still do it... I always tell them.... please don't.... I, too have been

stuck as many as 14 times with 14 blown.. It's rediculous... Good luck with the

little ones... I would have my children have the centerline or PICC..

also....... much easier and no pain. We can all use a little relief every now

and then..... jan