07.15.08
Broviac Goes Bad
During Logan’s 8:00pm assessment on Monday night, Jilayne, his nurse, noticed that his chest was swollen and red. After closer examination, it was determined that his broviac catheter had infiltrated. They immediately stopped pushing fluids through the line. Luckily, Kassie (she was charge nurse tonight, that’s why she didn’t have Logan) and Jackie were able to get a PICC line into his leg, so they could resume his medicine / fluids.
The doctor on duty wasn’t sure if the broviac was just leaking or if it was broken, so she didn’t want to pull it out and risk leaving a portion of the catheter stuck in Logan. They’re going to wait until the morning to consult with a surgeon before proceeding with the removal of the broviac.
We’re thinking that this may be why Logan had his setback on Monday morning… or at least played a part in his setback.
Poor guy… can’t seem to catch a break with his lines… hopefully, this PICC line will last him a while. We’re all crossing our fingers!!!
