Hi,
Ive been sent an appointment for a picc line insertion in the morning - wasn’t expecting it!
But what I’m wanting to know is, I understand it needs to be flushed and the bandage changed etc.
Am I given the stuff to do that and also receive the training or do I go to my GP surgery for this?
im a bit apprehensive about potentially doing it myself!
Also, are you able to wear normal clothes or should i focus on T-shirts etc?
A PICC needs flushed and redressed once a week…. This was done before or after my chemo but the in between weeks I had a District/Community Nurse come to the house to do the flush and dressing…… ask about this when you are getting the line put in.
Yes ware normal cloths but short sleeves on the day/s of your treatment.
Your hospital may give you a PICC line cover to protect it (ask about this) and I just wrapped my arm including the lines with cling film and had showers as normal - all the best.
