LymeNet Flash: HELP-child needs stitches for 2nd time on PICC line

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Posted by lalalu (Member # 10854) on :

I need someone in the Central CT area to stitch up a child's PICC line for the second time. The PICC line has been in 6 months and looks good...so does the skin. There is no fever or infection.

His LLMD does not do this.

I am reluctant to bring him back to the hospital where they put the line in (6 months ago) and have already re-stitched him once. I am afraid they will want to pull the line or start balking or asking questions.

Can I go to a walk-in? Any suggestions of who else to see would be appreciated.

Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

go to support groups, left hand column for your state

CALL LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP LEADER for advise..

do NOT email leader; they may be too sick to reply!******************************

good luck [group hug]