PICC Line Teaching 1819

PICC Line

Skilled nurse performed PICC line dressing change , prepare to change your dressing in a sterile (very clean) way ,  Remove the dressing and check patient's skin, clean the area and catheter, place a new dressing, Tape the catheter to  secure it and write down the date you changed your dressing.

Last updated November 13, 2017

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