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This document delineates guidelines for the care of patients who have Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC), including insertion, removal, and management protocols, along with required competencies

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1. Gather necessary materials: saline solution, alcohol wipes, and dressing supplies.
2. Wash your hands thoroughly and put on gloves.
3. Inspect the PICC line and insertion site for any signs of infection or complications.
4. Clean the access port of the PICC line with an alcohol wipe before accessing it.
5. Flush the PICC line gently with saline to ensure it is patent.
6. Change the dressing around the PICC site regularly as per healthcare provider's instructions.
7. Educate the patient on how to care for their PICC line and recognize signs of problems.

Who needs Care of Patients with PICC Lines?

1. Patients receiving long-term intravenous therapy.
2. Individuals requiring frequent blood draws.
3. Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
4. Patients with difficult venous access.

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What are the restrictions while having a PICC line?

Swimming and submersion are not allowed. Change dressing/cap every 7 days or sooner if dressing starts to lift up. No rough or contact sports as line may move or be damaged. To prevent damage to line, do not use pins, sharp clamps or scissors near your line.

How do you care for a client who has a PICC line?

How do you care for your PICC line? Apply a warm pack to the PICC line area for 30 minutes, every 2 hours for the first 24 hours. Take ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®) 400 mg. Keep the dressing dry and intact. Do not have blood drawn from the Groshong PICC line.

Does PICC need to be flushed daily?

If the PICC line is not in active use, you may need to flush it once a day. Or you may only need to flush it once a week.

What can you not do with a PICC line?

Avoid strenuous work like lifting objects more than 10 pounds. Keep your pets away from your PICC lines. If you don't care for your PICC line properly, you could develop complications such as occlusions (blockage), phlebitis (inflammation of a vein), thrombosis (blood clots), hemorrhage (bleeding), and infection.

What are the standards of care for a PICC line?

The routine care and maintenance of a PICC involves weekly flushing and dressing. However, if the PICC is used for the administration of drugs or fluids, the PICC has to be flushed immediately post completion of the infusion. Security devices such as statlock/griplock requires changing once every 4 weeks (Apendix I).

What are the care and monitoring requirements of those patients who have a PICC?

Your PICC will be secured in place and covered by a dressing, it is important the dressing remains in place to prevent accidental dislodgement/removal and to prevent infection. A nurse will change your dressing at least every 7 days.

What are the guidelines for PICC line care?

For instance, don't lift heavy objects and don't have blood pressure readings taken on the affected arm. Your doctor might recommend avoiding jarring activities with your arm, such as throwing a ball. Avoid submerging the PICC line in water, such as might happen with swimming or using a hot tub.

How do you care for a patient with a PICC line?

GENERAL PICC LINE CARE: No strenuous activity or heavy lifting for first 48 hours after line is placed. Never use scissors to remove tape/dressing from around the line. Always tape line to your arm to prevent it from snag- ging on objects. Cover with plastic when showering so the dressing does not get wet.

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What is Care of Patients with PICC Lines?

Care of Patients with PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) Lines involves monitoring and maintaining the PICC line to ensure it remains patent, preventing infections, changing dressings, and administering medications safely through the line.

Who is required to file Care of Patients with PICC Lines?

Healthcare professionals, including nurses and physicians, who are responsible for the care and management of patients with PICC lines are required to file Care of Patients with PICC Lines.

How to fill out Care of Patients with PICC Lines?

To fill out Care of Patients with PICC Lines, document patient information, date and time of care activities, assessment findings, interventions performed, and any medications administered through the line in the designated healthcare documentation system.

What is the purpose of Care of Patients with PICC Lines?

The purpose of Care of Patients with PICC Lines is to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the catheter for delivering medications and fluids, to prevent complications such as infections and thrombosis, and to monitor the patient’s overall health status.

What information must be reported on Care of Patients with PICC Lines?

Information that must be reported includes the site of the PICC line, any signs of infection, catheter patency, the type of medication or fluid administered, and patient’s response to treatment, as well as any adverse effects encountered.