What Should Patients With PICC Lines Avoid?

 

A PICC line placement is often used when treatment requires weeks or months of medication or nutritional therapy.

The small, flexible tube is placed in a vein in the patient's arm.

The patient needs to take care of the PICC line in order for it to work normally.

 

PICC patients must be cared for with the utmost care and to prevent the spread of bacteria.

If damaged, the PICC line for adults or children will not work properly and will increase the chance of infection.

 

 

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It is important to protect the children and adult PICC line circuit from damage.

So what should patients avoid in their daily lives to take better care of their PICC lines?

 

1. Avoid frequent touching of PICC catheters

 

Always maintain good hygiene practices. Do not touch the inside of the needleless connector or the tip of the catheter, even if you are wearing gloves.

If you must touch your catheter, be sure to clean your hands before and after handling your line.

 

2. Keep away from sharp objects to avoid damage

 

To prevent complications with your PICC insertion, keep sharp objects (including knives, scissors, or anything that can effectively cut the line) away from your PICC line to avoid damaging or cutting it.

Also, do not allow clothing or anything else to pull on the rubber on the PICC catheter.

 

3. Avoid stooping movements

 

If you perform bending movements such as tying your shoes, for example, you will need to lower your chest below your waist and there is a risk of the tip of the PICC catheter slipping out of the vein.

 

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4. Avoid heavy and intense arm movements

 

Stay away from activities that involve a lot of arm movement (such as lifting heavy objects or weights).

Once the upper arm is in motion, there is a high risk that your PICC cord will dislocate.

Of course, you can do appropriate wrist and finger exercises to improve circulation.

 

5. Avoid bathing or swimming

 

To keep the adult and children's PICC line cover and catheter dry, a shower is recommended. Do not take a bath, swim, or do anything else that could get the PICC line wet.

 

6. Do not measure blood pressure in the upper arm on the side of the PICC catheter

 

When measuring blood pressure, use the arm without the PICC line.

Try not to wear a tourniquet on the arm on the side of the catheter to prevent blood reflux from blocking the catheter.

 

7. Do not remove the catheter or place it in the body

 

If a catheter slips out, do not do it by yourself without permission to avoid complications.

You should call your PICC line nursing care immediately in this situation.

 

Conclusion

 

Proper daily care and regular check-ups are very important for the patient's recovery. The PICC line can be kept in place for a longer period of time If things go well.

 

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