My feed
Premium

Please
or
to access all these features

Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.

Children's health

DD is getting a PICC line while being awake?

2 replies

RedFun · 18/11/2016 14:37

Is this normal? I thought they did children under general or sedation? They will numb the area with cream and then numb it with an injection, but I don't know how comfy I'll be with that, as I don't think DD is going to like it... Especially as I can't be there Sad

OP posts:
Report
YouCanDoThis · 19/11/2016 04:29

It was usual in my experience. There will be someone chatting to her. It's really not all that traumatic.

Report
opinionatedfreak · 19/11/2016 13:59

Should be fine. No worse than a cannula (often better as whoever is putting it in will be skilled at ultrasound guided IV access).

Kids pick up on parental vibes - if you sound dubious she will have a bad experience!

Report
Please create an account

To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.