This program is highly recommended for anyone who cares for or maintains PICCs. Insertion of PICCs is only half the battle. PICCs must be properly cared for and maintained if they are to be of continued use throughout the entire prescribed therapy. Also, proper care and maintenance allows for early detection of any complications that may arise. In this program, we discuss, explain and demonstrate various aspects of PICC Care and Maintenance including:
Thorough site assessment
Flushing the PICC
Proper dressing changes
Blood sampling from the PICC
Declotting the PICC
Occlusions
PICC removal
At the completion of the course, you will be able to:
Describe the proper procedure for care of the PICC