Midline Teaching 1815
Instructed 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 area where the catheter is inserted covered
and sealed with plastic wrap. This will keep the area of skin and the bandage dry, and help prevent an infection.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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