Can PICC lines be used to accurately obtain CVP readings? Are there any articles out there that support/don't support this practice?
One of Marcia Ryder's articles from years ago discussed this. It is possible to get accurate CVP reading from a PICC if there is no integral valve in the PICC. Lynn
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
126 Main Street, PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861
One of Marcia Ryder's articles from years ago discussed this. It is possible to get accurate CVP reading from a PICC if there is no integral valve in the PICC. Lynn
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
126 Main Street, PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861