A patient has a triple lumen PICC, which after lab draws the proximal lumen is clotted. visable blood is noted in the lumen. Cathflo has been used but did not work. The distal and middle lumen are patent. To me this seems like a non functioning PICC and the risk for the patient getting a catheter related infection should increase. Can you please lead me in the right direction.
Thank you,
Michelle Waldo
Michelle,
I'm curious what kind of PICC you use? I'm confused by "proximal", "distal" and "middle lumen" terms you use.
Wanda