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PICC Line

Posted By dancefc79

"PICC Line"

About: Craigavon Area Hospital / Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy

(as the patient),

I was in hospital for quite a while and got a lot of cannulas and blood taken at the same time. I also had to get a TPN.

My veins got that thin it became impossible to get blood or put a cannula in, my arms where left badly bruised.

Once i got the PICC line in my life became easier, i no longer got poked and proded. It was brilliant and I would recommend it.

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Response from Yvonne Hanna, Manager, Adult Community Services Directorate, Southern Health and Social Care Trust last month
Yvonne Hanna
Manager, Adult Community Services Directorate,
Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 28/10/2025 at 10:24
Published on Care Opinion at 10:24

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Hi dancefc79,

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such positive feedback.

I will be sure to share this with the Home IV coordinators from the OPAT team who fitted your PICC line.

I am so glad this will negate the need for over prodding you with cannulas and I hope your ongoing treatment is successful.

Take care and thanks again,

Yvonne

Yvonne Hanna

Team Manager Hospital at Home and Older Peoples Ambulatory Services

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