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Topic: PICC line- x-ray needed?

nat
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Member # 8883

posted

Hi- have been reading some of the picc line posts. I had mine put by the nursing service at my doctor's office, but never had the "x-ray" to make sure it was inserted correctly..now after reading some of the posts, I wonder if it's ok?
Does it need to be x-rayed? No one ever mentioned it to me..
thanks
Natalie

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Foggy
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 1584

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I would insist that a PICC only be put in with Fluoroscopy. Ask your LLMD for their opinion now that it's in.

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hiker53
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Member # 6046

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I believe an x-ray or fluoroscopy is needed to insert a picc line. It has to be a certain spot not touching the heart.

I had mine put in and when they x-rayed it the nurse had accidentally threaded it into the jugular vein. Without the x-ray I would never have known.

X-ray is cheaper than fluoroscopy. Hiker

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iceskater
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 8655

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xRAY OR FLUROSCOPY SHOULD BE DONE. CORRECT PLACEMENT FOR A PICC LINE IS SVC.

WHEN I WAS WORKING AT A SUBACUTE CENTER, THE POLICY WAS NOT TO USE THE PICC LINE UNLESS RADIOLOGY REPORT WAS ON THE CHART AND INDICATED POSITIVE PLACEMENT: SVC- SUPERIOR VENA CAVA.THAT GUARENTEES CORRECT PLACEMENT.

CAN'T TELL YOU WHAT YOUR DR SHOULD BE DOING.I AM NOT A PHYSICIAN.

MERELY TELLING YOU WHAT MY INSTITUTIONAL POLICY WAS AND THAT I ABIDED BY IT.

SORRY, DIDN'T REALIZE MY CAPS ARE ON; EYES BAD TODAY AND DON'T WANT TO LOSE THE POST BY REDOING.

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WildCondor
Unregistered

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An X ray should always be done after PICC line insertion to make sure it is in the right place, and not irritating your heart.

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