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Anesthesia Discussion => Ask an Expert - Case Studies => Topic started by: paingasdoc on May 15, 2008, 12:52:32 AM

Title: Central Line Placement in presence of PICC line
Post by: paingasdoc on May 15, 2008, 12:52:32 AM
Sir,

Would there be any concern about placing a central line for venous access in a patient with a (pre-existing) PICC line in-situ? Would the concern be primarily with regard to increased risk of infection? Would an expert recommend an approach to placement of Central Line in a patient with a PICC line?
Thank you
paingasdoc