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PICC Line Teaching 1821ProceduresInstructed patient flush PICC line after and before the procedure, resistance to flushing may indicate partial or complete catheter occlusion. Do not proceed with power injection study until occlusion has been cleared.PICC Line Teaching 1820ProceduresInstructed patient about when should you seek 
immediate help? Call nurse or go to the emergency room if: The area around where the catheter enters your skin looks red, 
feels warm or painful, or it is oozing fluid. You see a red line going up your arm from ...PICC Line Teaching 1819ProceduresSkilled 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 do... PICC Line Teaching 1818ProceduresInstructed patient check your skin where the 
catheter enters it every day. Look for signs of infection and other problems. Instructed patient call your health care provider if you: Have bleeding, redness or swelling at the PICC line or Midline site, have pain...PICC Line Teaching 1817ProceduresInstructed patient what should you know about 
caring for your midline catheter: Loop extra tubing: If you have long tubing attached to your catheter, loosely loop the tubing 
together, and secure it with tape. This will help prevent the PICC or midline cathe...Midline Teaching 1816ProceduresInstructed patient what should you know about 
caring for your midline catheter: Hand washing: Always wash your hands with soap and water before touching the catheter 
or the area around it. Washing your hands will help prevent infection.Midline Teaching 1815ProceduresInstructed patient in medications Vancomycin and
 Cefepime treats bacterial infections. Instructed patient about Midline activities to avoid Bathing: Caregivers may tell you to 
take showers rather than baths to help prevent infection. When bathing, keep the a...Midline Teaching 1814ProceduresInstructed patient about Midline activities to avoid do not lift heavy items or do very hard
 exercise, such as shoveling. Do not use sharp objects near the catheter to avoid cutting or damaging it. Remind caregivers 
not to check your blood pressure or give n...Wound Care Teaching 1810ProceduresInstructed caregiver the key to successful wound healing is regular podiatric medical care to ensure the following “gold standard” of care: Lowering blood sugar, appropriate debridement of wounds, treating any infection, reducing friction and pressure, restori...Wound Care Teaching 1809ProceduresInstructed caregiver learning how to check patient's feet is crucial so that you can find a potential problem as early as possible.

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