What Happens If Picc Line Has No Blood Return?

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All IVs that are running into any lumen of a multilumen or PICC catheter (including an introducer) must be off for blood sampling (except for blood gases). A minimum discard sample of 5 ml is required when drawing blood samples from central venous lines due to longer lumen volume.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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