There is no specific length for each. Midline refers to a specific tip location as defined in the INS SOP Glossary. There are 3 types of peripheral VADs now - short PIV, long PIV, and midline.
So would it be appropriate to say that a device such as an AccuCath placed under US guidance in the proximal cephalic, basilic, or brachial could be considered a midline?
There is no specific length for each. Midline refers to a specific tip location as defined in the INS SOP Glossary. There are 3 types of peripheral VADs now - short PIV, long PIV, and midline.
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
So would it be appropriate to say that a device such as an AccuCath placed under US guidance in the proximal cephalic, basilic, or brachial could be considered a midline?
M.K.
ICU Nurse
RN, PHRN, VA-BC, NRP
Yes, if the insertion site and length of patient's arm allows the tip to reach the midline location.
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