MAGIC – stands for Michigan Appropriateness Guide for Intravenous Catheters. This guide (Table 2) was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, September 15, 2015. See reference below. Appropriate indications for PICC use 1. Delivery of peripherally compatible infusates when the proposed duration of such use is ≥6 d* 2. Delivery of non–peripherally compatible infusates (e.g.,…
A multi-specialty panel led by Vineet Chopra, MD, of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, has designed a best practices guide for the “insertion, care, and management” of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). The 15-member panel included physicians and nurses from multiple specialties, including pharmacy. A patient was also invited to contribute to panel discussions. Multiple…
It has been that many years ago but every year, we will never forget what happened on this day, 9/11/2001. The Faces of 9/11 We will always remember those who died from this tragedy, whose memories we celebrate today. We will always be grateful to the courageous firefighters, rescuers and first responders who risked their lives…
Q: We work in a single physician office based infusion clinic and we infuse drugs for rheumatoid arthritis by gravity, not by pump, because pumps are expensive. Me and the other nurse think dial-a flow tubing will be useful especially on a busy infusion day. What do you think? A: Dial-a-flo devices are designed to…
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