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I know I wasnt suppose to but had to. It went really well except my line came out about a centimeter when the sorba-view was placed over it. That should be alright, right? Has anyone here ever changed there dressing before? I hope my nurse dont get to mad.
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A centimeter should not be a problem, but you really have to check with your Doc and/or infusion company to be sure (depending on where your PICC was places and how long it was, ect..which they should know)
I have changed my son's PICC line, did it every week for a couple of years actually..but I was trained.
(and to tell you the truch have also changed my own from time to time.. but I only felt comfortable because I had done and watched the procedure about 1000 times.)
The field must be sterile - totally, must use the sterile technique with the alchonol and benedictine swabs .. (if it so happens that you didn't I would have them change it again asap.)
it takes a great deal of dexterity without assistance to bandage the wings in place under the Tagederm..and to change the extention tubing.
- and yes, one slight tug and you'll have slippage. That line can come right out easily, actually.
You're nurse might give you a stern word or two on it, but you do have to tell her so she can check things out..
Blessings,
Mo
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I did it once when it got damp and fell off. The nurse talked me thru it on the phone. The llmd had no problem as long as everything was CLEAN.
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My nurse just left she was not to thrilled that I changed my own bandage. She did inform me that the centimeter of line that came out can not be pushed back, oh well I am glad I did not try!
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I have an allergy to the tapes, etc. so I have to change my own dressing 2x per day. It's no big deal. My line came out a centimeter at a time until I had to get a new one. Now, it's sewn to my skin so it can't move. Painful to get done, but definitely worth it if you're going to have it for a while.
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