PICC line insertion by rad techs

shawn Tyrrell · Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 1

We have rad techs inserting PICC lines in IR under flouroscopy under doctor supervision. I have not seen this in the past. Is this generally accepted practice? If so, under what conditions?

hjhogle · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:42 am Post subject:

You can always find information regarding the RT scope on the ASRT website. And you can search there as easily as I can.

This :
Placement and Removal of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
The ASRT recognizes that placement and removal of peripherally inserted central catheter is .....

is found within this document on the ASRT website - http://www.asrt.org/media/pdf/practice_issues.pdf

Be guided by state law and the policy of your institution.

hjh, RT