Are you talking about bilaterial DVTs in the upper extremities? If so, what veins are involved - axillosubclavian or some other location. Since you used DVT, this means deep veins are involved, so superficial veins of the upper extremity can be used. Lynn
TY Lynn. I just needed confirmation on my thoughts. DVT in upper extremeties is NOT on the list for not doing blood sampling from veins below the effected part of the arm.
TY Lynn. I just needed confirmation on my thoughts. DVT in upper extremeties is NOT on the list for not doing blood sampling from veins below the effected part of the arm.
Are you talking about bilaterial DVTs in the upper extremities? If so, what veins are involved - axillosubclavian or some other location. Since you used DVT, this means deep veins are involved, so superficial veins of the upper extremity can be used. Lynn
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
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TY Lynn. I just needed confirmation on my thoughts. DVT in upper extremeties is NOT on the list for not doing blood sampling from veins below the effected part of the arm.
Valorie Dunn, BSN, RN, CRNI, PLNC
Valorie Dunn,BSN, RN, CRNI
Home Health Pharmacy Infusion Therapy Coordinator
Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health Lafayette, IN
Valorie Dunn,BSN, RN, CRNI, PLNC
TY Lynn. I just needed confirmation on my thoughts. DVT in upper extremeties is NOT on the list for not doing blood sampling from veins below the effected part of the arm.
Valorie Dunn, BSN, RN, CRNI, PLNC
Valorie Dunn,BSN, RN, CRNI, PLNC