Guest guest Posted July 2, 1999 Report Share Posted July 2, 1999 Dear Kiana: You are awake during the PICC line procedure. You lie down, and they insert a needle into your arm at the inside of the elbow, just as if you were having blood drawn. Then, then thread this tiny rubber band-like tube up your vein and into your vena cava. They'll ask you to put your head to one side and hold it there so the tube doesn't decide to go over your shoulder! Then, they'll do a quick x-ray to make sure it's in the right place, and you're in business! Nothing to it! Even my son was okay when he had it done by a very gruff, rough guy in NY. Lovette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 1999 Report Share Posted July 2, 1999 In a message dated 7/2/99 2:14:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time, bornfree@... writes: << You asleep? Or awake? Or semi-conscious? Or in a coma? lol! >> you are laying down on an exam table...they drape off the area...and it is basically like getting a regulAR IV IN...OnLY THERE IS SOME BLOOD LEAKAGE BECAUSE THEY INSERT A LARGER GUIDE..THRU WHICH THE PICC LINE IS INSERTED ....sorry for the caps but I am too darn tired to retype...don't freak about the blood...just try your best to relax and things will go easier...afterwards some recommend Motrin to help discourage spasms of the veins which will cause should pain/achiness....your blood vessels spasm because you have just introduced a big abnormal item into your body...so the vein spasses in an attempt to dislodge it b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 1999 Report Share Posted July 3, 1999 Hi Kiana, My line was put in at the house, on the kitchen table! Everything had sterile coverings, etc., face masks of course, but it was so easy I could not believe it. No pain at insertion, just a little blood, no problems. I'm sure you'll be just fine, this is not as invasive as it sounds. I had to use a heating pad for the first couple of days due to some pain in the surrounding tissues and the vein itself (cramp-like) but now I can't even tell I have it in, it's a cinch! Good luck, Jim (alabama) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2002 Report Share Posted December 31, 2002 , Good luck with what is going on with your child. Is there any signs of infection? There is always a risk of infection, so be on the lookout. If there is, I would march myself back there and demand you see someone who knows what they are talking about and is comfortable with working with PICC lines. I had that same experience with Cassie and her mediport and the doctors/nurses were all dumbfounded as to what they were going to do. We finally ran a blood clotting agent through and her problem was temporarily fixed. Hopefully, things will work out and the line can be saved. Keep us posted. Belinda Rose, Mom to Allyssa and Cassie (8), igg immunodeficient, asthma, sinusitis, IVIG for 6 years, heart condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2002 Report Share Posted December 31, 2002 Belinda Rose, I know what you mean about doctors being dumbfounded. I just don't understand why they don't have someone at the hospital that knows about Pediatric PICC lines. Certainly my child is not the only one with a picc line over the holidays. As of right now the site looks good. There is no redness or swelling. So hopefully things will be okay. The up side of things is that the antibiotics are working wonders, he is feeling extremly WELL! He is not the color of a sheet and his dark circles are starting to fade. Thanks so much for your fast response. I hope you guys have a very Happy New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2003 Report Share Posted January 1, 2003 Well I had to bring Abby to the ER this evening. Some of her PICC started coming out. It only came out 1/2 cm. So they did a sterile dressing change took a blood culture. And the home healthy care company now has to do dressing changes 3 times a day. Her line will hopefully come out on Fri after Abby gets her first IVIG treatment. I will continue to pray that your son's line will be ok. Jan 2 is tomorrow so that is good. Keep us posted to what her says. _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2003 Report Share Posted January 1, 2003 Re: Her line will hopefully come out on Fri > after Abby gets her first IVIG treatment Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 ! I am SO sorry to hear this! We are sending lots of prayers yor way. Give Abby a hug from all of us. ~Pattie~ " The husband who wants a happy marriage should learn to keep his mouth shut and his checkbook open. " ~ Groucho marx Well I had to bring Abby to the ER this evening. Some of her PICC started coming out. It only came out 1/2 cm. So they did a sterile dressing change took a blood culture. And the home healthy care company now has to do dressing changes 3 times a day. Her line will hopefully come out on Fri after Abby gets her first IVIG treatment. I will continue to pray that your son's line will be ok. Jan 2 is tomorrow so that is good. Keep us posted to what her says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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