Procedures

PICC Line Teaching 1641

Instructed patient caregiver seek professional help immediately if any discharge, redness, swelling or pain around the catheter insertion site is noti...

PICC Line Teaching 1640

Instructed patient / caregiver keep the insertion site and dressing dry, do not go swimming as swimming pools not only harbor bacteria but a wet dress...

PICC Line Teaching 1639

Instructed patient / caregiver for minimizing problems associated with PICC lines, guidelines include: Always wash hands before touching the PICC lin...

PICC Line Teaching 1638

Instructed patient / caregiver if the catheter breaks, whether bleeding does or does not occur, do not panic. Using sterile gauze, apply sufficient pr...

PICC Line Teaching 1637

Instructed patient / caregiver inspect the site daily for any irregularities, such as swelling, redness, leakage or pain. If any irregularities or com...

PICC Line Teaching 1636

Instructed patient / caregiver the arm with the PICC line must not be babied. Normal use, in fact increases blood circulation in that arm.

Colostomy Teaching 1635

Empty your pouch when one-third to one-half full. Change your skin barrier every 3-7 days. You should not experience frequent leakage of your pouch se...

Catheter Teaching 1634

SN instructed patient/cg if you notice leakage of bile around the biliary tube, this may be a sign that the catheter is blocked, call your nurse.

Catheter Teaching 1633

SN instructed patient/CG keep the skin around your biliary catheter dry. You can take showers if you cover the area with plastic wrap. If the area doe...

Catheter Teaching 1625

Patient with biliary catheter SN instructed patient when to call the doctor or go to emergency: Active bleeding at the drain site that does not stop a...