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360 teachingsPICC Line Teaching 2226ProceduresInstructed patient when showering, cover the area with plastic wrap or another cover as recommended by your healthcare provider. And keep the area out of the water spray. If the dressing does get wet, change it only if you have been shown how. Otherwise, call ...PICC Line Teaching 2225ProceduresInstructed patient avoid damage. Don’t use any sharp or pointy objects around the catheter. This includes scissors, pins, knives, razors, or anything else that could puncture or cut it. Also, don’t let anything pull or rub on the catheter, such as clothingPICC Line Teaching 2224ProceduresInstructed patient watch for signs of problems. Pay attention to how much of the catheter sticks out from your skin. If this changes at all, let your healthcare provider know. Also watch for cracks, leaks, or other damage. And if the dressing becomes dirty, lo...
Peg Tube Teaching 2223ProceduresYou may need to check your weight daily or weekly. Keep a record of your weights and bring it to your follow-up visits. Your healthcare provider may need to change your feedings if your weight changes too quickly.Peg Tube Teaching 2222ProceduresInstructed patient you may need to keep track of how much formula and other liquids you have each day. You may also
need to keep track of how much you urinate and how many times you have a bowel movement each day. Bring this record to
your follow-up visits.Peg Tube Teaching 2221ProceduresInstructed patient to check for redness and swelling in the area where the tube goes into your body. Check for fluid draining
from your stoma (the hole where the tube was put in).Peg Tube Teaching 2220ProceduresInstructed patient keep the skin around your PEG tube dry. This will help prevent skin irritation and infection.Urostomy Teaching 2216ProceduresSN Instructed to the urostomy care: How to change the Urostomy bag: Prepare the new bag. Gather everything you need in the bathroom: plastic bags, toilet paper, paper towels or a soft washcloth, a clean cloth wipe, an additional skin barrier in the form of a p...Foot care Teaching 2213ProceduresInstructed patient to cleanse feet daily, dry thoroughly especially in between toes. Examine feet daily for bruises/sores/blisters, if any noted, notify MD asap. (use a mirror if needed to visualize) Wear proper fitting shoes and wear slippers/shoes at all tim...Colostomy care Teaching 2202ProceduresOstomy care Instructed patient If you are using paste, it may be easier to remove the paste before you wet the area. Some people may
use adhesive remover. Do not worry if a little bit of paste is left on your skin.
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