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(Message started by: unsolved1 on May 27^th, 2006, 2:17pm)

Title: PICC line problem !
Post by unsolved1 on May 27^th, 2006, 2:17pm

Okay, I'm not sure what has happened. I've had in a PICC line for awhile now and all of a sudden I can't flush it at all. WTH?? I've never had a problem before. I had to call the hospital and get the visiting nurses to come over. They're on their way now.

I hope they don't have to pull it out. I'd like to keep it in until at least Friday. ( Then we're going to decide if I need a PORT or not )

What could've happened? Any ideas ?

UNsolved

Title: Re: PICC line problem !
Post by unsolved1 on May 27^th, 2006, 4:58pm

Thanks for all your responses ::) ( just kiddin' )

After a couple of hours of worrying about it and the possible outcome ( going to the ER, pullin' it, maybe a blood clot, ... :-/ etc ) The nurse finally showed up and took it apart and fixed it :D SHEEWW ... I'm so relieved !! It was just kinked right where it comes out of my arm ( where I couldn't see it ). Thank you nursey lady !! Gotta love them nurses ;;D

UNsolved

Title: Re: PICC line problem !
Post by LeLimey on May 27^th, 2006, 5:36pm

I'm glad you got it sorted hon, this is the first time I've been on this evening but I'd have been about as much use as a chocolate fireguard anyway.
look after yourself and thats an order!
Helen

Title: Re: PICC line problem !
Post by mcf69 on May 27^th, 2006, 5:50pm

What have you been flushing it with, and how often unsolved?, normal saline or do you use an anticoagulant like heparin? I know in the hospital we flush them with heparin or another anticoag daily, at home it's once weekly. If you get the chance, go with a mediport, they're less obtrusive and better if you need CV access.

Title: Re: PICC line problem !
Post by Redd715 on May 27^th, 2006, 6:15pm

Michael,

I didn't say anything because I don't know thing one about them.

But I Am glad it was nothing serious.

Pegg

Title: Re: PICC line problem !
Post by unsolved1 on May 27^th, 2006, 6:33pm

Thanks everyone. I was a little nervous about it when I posted. So glad that I don't have to go in the hospital (again) and have more surgeries and stuff done. :) I've spent enough time in the hospitals for awhile!!

I flush daily and sometimes twice daily with normal saline (today with heparin). Thanks for the advice , I'll check out a mediport.

UNsolved

Title: Re: PICC line problem !
Post by Lizzie2 on May 27^th, 2006, 8:19pm

Wasn't going to tell you about my clots...in case you don't remember... ;)

The last time around, by the time we went to take it out, it definitely wasn't flushing as well....

They are great things - but can be buggers, too! :-/