How do you care for a double lumen PICC line?
How do you care for a double lumen PICC line?
The PICC can be a single or double lumen line….Caring for the PICC at Home
- The PICC is flushed at least two times a day to keep it from clotting.
- The PICC dressing keeps the site clean and holds the PICC in place.
- If the dressing comes loose and is not covering the PICC, call the home care nurse to change the dressing.
How do you take care of a PICC line at home?
Wash your hands with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer thoroughly before you handle the PICC line. Never use scissors on the line. Carry a smooth edge clamp with you in case the tubing breaks. You may need to flush the line with saline or heparin.
How often does a PICC line need flushing?
Flushing a PICC The PICC needs to be flushed once weekly with 10mls of 0.9% Sodium Chloride to maintain patency when not in use or after any infusion or bolus injection. There is no need to withdraw blood into the syringe prior to a routine flush with saline (RCN 2010).
Why can’t you draw blood from a PICC line?
Excessive force could cause a flexible PICC to temporarily collapse and occlude the backflow of blood. On a peripheral vein, you could be pulling the vein wall over the catheter lumen as in this drawing.
What are the dangers of a PICC line?
PICC line complications can include:
- Bleeding.
- Nerve injury.
- Irregular heartbeat.
- Damage to veins in your arm.
- Blood clots.
- Infection.
- A blocked or broken PICC line.
Can patients go home with a PICC line?
At home, you need to take care of your PICC to keep it working. Because a PICC line has a high infection risk, you must take extra care washing your hands and preventing the spread of germs. This sheet will help you remember what to do to care for your PICC at home.
What are the risks of a PICC line?
Risks
- Bleeding.
- Nerve injury.
- Irregular heartbeat.
- Damage to veins in your arm.
- Blood clots.
- Infection.
- A blocked or broken PICC line.
Can a patient go home with a PICC line?
Can a phlebotomist draw blood from a PICC line?
If drawing blood from a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line or central line, you will need an alcohol pad or appropriate cleansing agent for the port, a tube holder, a needleless vacuum collection device, appropriate blood tubes including a waste tube, patient labels and saline flushes for each port.
Why are dual lumen PICCs used in catheters?
The dual lumen PICC has independent lumens throughout the entire catheter providing the ability to infuse two medications simultaneously. This may reduce the need for additional peripheral I.V.’s. The PICCs are made from polyurethane material which delivers maximum strength and flow rates.
Can a healthcare provider use a PICC line?
Yes, a healthcare provider can use a PICC to draw blood. This may be preferred if the patient needs blood drawn often. Single, double or triple lumen PICC line — which is best for your patient?
How are double lumen catheter kits by Cardinal Health?
Double Lumen Catheter Kits by Cardinal Health. The Dual Lumen PICC has independent lumens throughout the entire catheter providing the ability to infuse two medications simultaneously. This may reduce the need for additional Peripheral IV’s. The PICCs are made from polyurethane material which delivers maximum strength and flow rates.
What’s the best gauge for a PICC line?
We recommend choosing the smallest gauge and length with the fewest number of lumens to accommodate and manage the patient’s prescribed therapy. Please refer to your institutional guidelines. What’s the difference between a PICC line and a midline?