additional info for PICC line maintenance from one who works in home infusions, we always measure mid arm circumference when doing a dressing change as another way to evaluate the PICC. I can't...
Thanks for your responses. Actually, there have been some significant rashes with a couple of the nurses. We have repeatedly reminded them to allow the area to dry for at least a minute. Honestly,...
thanks so much for your reply! The kits we have are imported from Mexico and we are wondering if it is perhaps that the chlorahexidine solution is too strong or is it that some of the nurses do not...
Interested in knowing if anyone else has problems with rashes caused by chloraprep on PICC sites. Work in home infusion and there appear to be some nurses who do not allow it to dry prior to applying...
Great job! The only thing is when making the dressing truly occlusive at the end, a piece of tape should be notched and placed under the needle extension at the edge of the dressing and another...
That cap and extension tubing need only be changed every 7 days and/ or if PICC is used to draw labs it should be changed after lab draw. We do teach our TPN patients to change their cap one extra...
Recently, I have been busy accompanying my elderly dad and mom to doctor's appts, day surgery, and ER visits. They have asked that I am present to listen and ask questions as I see fit. I do not act...
If you would like to develop finer palpation skills to be able to feel the veins try this. Take a phone book or yellow pages book. Place a single strand of your hair between 2 pages and practice...