[Nfb-krafters-korner] O T, question to other caregivers

[Annette Carr]

A few years ago my husband came home with a PIC line for administrating
antibiotics.  We could not find a way for me to manage it.  It required that
you visually inspect the line to ensure that all of the bubbles were out
before connecting to his port.  Our insurance allowed for 2 visits the first
day at home to teach me to manage the PIC line.  The second nurse noticed
that he had an infection at the Port site and sent us back to the hospital.
Neither my husband nor the first nurse knew that he had the infection.  When
he told her about the pain he was experiencing, she told him it was from the
procedure of putting in the port.  So not only was I unable to manage the
PIC Line, but I would have never been able to detect the infection.  After
his second release from the hospital, he was admitted to a nursing home for
three weeks to finish the course of IV antibiotics.  This was only my
experience, so I am not saying that someone who is blind cannot manage a PIC
Line.

Annette


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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Carol Osmar
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 9:05 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] O T, question to other caregivers

Hello all,
My sister Henrietta, asked me to inquire if any other blind caregiver has
used a PIC line and done an infusion.

Her husband Dan is in the hospital  and may be sent home with a PIC line.
 Since she is responsible for all his care she is concerned about  
being able to    safely care for it.

If any of you have had experience with this please let her know.  
Also please keep Dan in your prayers.

Carol

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