DD is getting a PICC line while being awake?

[RedFun]

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

[opinionatedfreak]

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!

[YouCanDoThis]

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