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Picc Line Care Plan. A picc is also used for drawing blood. A picc line or peripherally inserted central catheter is a thin tube used to administer fluids antibiotics and drugs directly into a vein in your arm. Fluids long term antibiotics chemotherapy or total parental nutrition tpn. Alternatively these patients can have the picc line inserted on the opposite arm to avoid interfering with the pacemaker wires.
Peripherally inserted central venous catheters picc 1. Fluids long term antibiotics chemotherapy or total parental nutrition tpn. It does not require removing and replacing and can remain in situ for the life of the picc. A picc is also used for drawing blood. Change the bandage and injection caps every 3 to 7 days or as directed. You will need to care for the picc and for the skin around the catheter site.
Peripherally inserted central venous catheters picc 1.
Patients with an implanted defibrillator or pacemaker may not be able to have a picc line. Plan to change the cap at a time when you. Manufacturers specific recommendations should be noted and adhered to by individual practitioners. A peripherally inserted central catheter picc is used for patients needing venous access for i v. To be deemed competent in care of the picc line the rn will. Using the luer screw in a 10cc syringe filled with normal saline.