AndreeBenz_FAQ129

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• Subject : IV protocol
• Topics : Family Issues
• Question : Whenever my daughter has needed an IV, the medical professionals have had great difficulty with the placement. Her doctor has raised the possibility of placing a central line in the future. Do you have any recommendations?
• Answer : Unfortunately, tiny people have tiny veins. Hopefully, your daughter will not need IVs in the near future to allow her veins to grow. The scalp is actually a very safe place for an IV. There are also peripheral veins in the neck (external jugular veins) that do very well with IV's, but look horrifying to the family. A central line carries the risk of infection, and if she doesn't need one it would be nice. If she is going to need IVs once a month at the least, then I probably would recommend a central line. If it will be once or twice a year, then I do not think it should be necessary.

  TK (4-10-01)

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