Midline Teaching 1816
Instructed 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.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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