infected IV central site?, MSRA, MS. on CMS protocol

February 4, 2006

This is my 4th central line installed in 2 years where

it wasn’t removed before leaving a hospital. It was

installed due to no peripheral iv access whatsoever

and the need to do some tests and get regular blood

work and a whole host of reasons including fluid IVs

as needed as well….It has been there 6 days. I also

have an active Long-time MSRA and it only responds now

to vancomycin via IV. The catheter site appears to be

getting infected . watching closely. I am rejecting

the stitches as usual and am allergic to all gauze and

tape materials and whatnot. I will keep you all

updated. The concern if we pull it is no IV access at

all. I am waiting for blood work back from Dr.

following Dr. Shoemaker protocol and concern that the

staph infection is back in my eyes in past few days.

Is CSM protocol bringing out gunk from eyes or is

their relation. Drs want me to go to ER and I of

course refuse due to MCS (+ always admit due to

progressive MS dx); so just letting you know about

this latest little issue.

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