I too have difficulty with IV access-the last round of 4 days of therapy I had 11 sticks. The hospital I use does not have an IV team so have the regular nurses do it. The veins are getting so fragile and blow so easily. I am trying to get a port done but am having resistance from my neurologist. I just can't do another round or 2 or 3 having numerous sticks, bruises and pain from the tries and infiltates. I will continue to fight to get a port or pic line at least. does anybody have a pic line for infusion?
deb