Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed patient keep the PICC dry. The catheter and dressing must stay dry.
Instructed patient do not take a bath in a bathtub. Cover the insertion site with clear, plastic wrap and tape to keep it dry before showering. Instru...
Instructed patient / caregiver blood pressure readings in the arm cannulated with the PICC should be avoided.
Instructed patient avoid any activities that cause mild pain in your arm. Talk to your healthcare team if you have concerns about pain or range of mo...
Instructed patient catheters that present resistance to flushing and aspiration may be partially or completely occluded. Do not flush against resistan...