It was reported that the " picc line unable to be removed at the bedside, picc placed in the right basilic vein, resistance met after 15-20cms removed, bedside team attempted warm compresses, relaxation (walking, normal activities, etc), cxr confirmed tip in axila and no knots or loops in line, pt referred to ir, no harm to patient however pt complained of chest pain after initial removal attempt, line remained patent during entire dwell time, no cath flo, on clindamycin, rocephen, and vancomycyn, no additional line needed.Line successfully removed in ir with a wire inserted in the single lumen.Pt was exposed to fluro during ir removal.Dr.In special procedures removed line without complication or sedation.Ir referral unavailable until next day ¿ pt sent back home with line partially removed and dressed, patient and parents expressed anxiety during timeframe.".
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