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PICC Line Teaching 1644PICC LineInstructed patient / caregiver strenuous work, with hand cannulated, lifting objects greater than ten pounds, or repetitive motion should all be avoided.PICC Line Teaching 1643PICC LineInstructed patient / caregiver blood pressure readings in the arm cannulated with the PICC should be avoided.PICC Line Teaching 1642PICC LineInstructed patient caregiver knowledge of maintenance and care of PICC lines insures long term use. Problems, detected early, greatly decrease any complications that might be associated with this line. PICC Line Teaching 1641PICC LineInstructed patient caregiver seek professional help immediately if any discharge, redness, swelling or pain around the catheter insertion site is noticed.PICC Line Teaching 1640PICC LineInstructed patient / caregiver keep the insertion site and dressing dry, do not go swimming as swimming pools not only harbor bacteria but a wet dressing is an ideal medium for bacterial growth, do not allow pets or young children to play with the PICC line.PICC Line Teaching 1639PICC LineInstructed patient / caregiver for minimizing problems associated with PICC lines, guidelines include: Always wash hands before touching the PICC line, do not allow any sharp objects near the line, do not clean the skin near the line with any acetone containi...PICC Line Teaching 1638PICC LineInstructed patient / caregiver if the catheter breaks, whether bleeding does or does not occur, do not panic. Using sterile gauze, apply sufficient pressure at the site so it is tightly and well covered and immediately report this to the physician. Maintain pr...PICC Line Teaching 1637PICC LineInstructed patient / caregiver inspect the site daily for any irregularities, such as swelling, redness, leakage or pain. If any irregularities or complications are noted, report them to a healthcare professional immediately.PICC Line Teaching 1636PICC LineInstructed patient / caregiver the arm with the PICC line must not be babied. Normal use, in fact increases blood circulation in that arm.PICC Line Teaching 1611PICC LineInstructed patient maintaining a clean and dry dressing is paramount to a continued well functioning PICC line.

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