{"id":303,"date":"2015-07-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/defranciscolaw.lawblogger.net\/blog\/why-doctors-should-be-careful-when-using-ivs\/"},"modified":"2017-10-23T12:28:24","modified_gmt":"2017-10-23T16:28:24","slug":"why-doctors-should-be-careful-when-using-ivs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/why-doctors-should-be-careful-when-using-ivs\/","title":{"rendered":"Why doctors should be careful when using IVs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a hospital setting, a common way to receive pain relievers and other medications is through an IV. Known in the medical profession as a PICC line, they are helpful in delivering medicines to people who are unconscious or need medication to take effect quickly.<\/p>\n<p>While this method is largely effective, it can create unforeseen complications. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/record.umich.edu\/articles\/serious-risks-common-iv-devices-mean-doctors-should-choose-carefully\" target=\"_blank\">University of Michigan Medical School report<\/a>, the risk of blood clots can increase with the overuse of IV devices. Also, physicians should be wary of using IVs with certain patients with a history of clotting issues, especial deep vein thrombosis.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>According to the report, doctors should monitor for clots, make sure that patients continue to take asprin and statins that were previously prescribed, and make sure to remove the PICC before any surgical procedure that takes place. Further, patients are encouraged to ask questions about the PICC and why it is being used.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/why-doctors-should-be-careful-when-using-ivs\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Why doctors should be careful when using IVs\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a hospital setting, a common way to receive pain relievers and other medications is through an IV. Known in the medical profession as a PICC line, they are helpful in delivering medicines to people who are unconscious or need medication to take effect quickly. 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