Catheters are a common feature in hospitals, particularly for patients on dialysis or undergoing chemotherapy. These devices can be inserted in the body through the skin or an opening in the body. The exposed area after the needle penetrates the...
Catheter Care | Showering with Central Line
Caring for Your Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)s are most commonly used for Blood Samples Administering Fluids Chemotherapy and other medications Blood transfusions Intravenous (IV) nutrition fluids After you leave the hospital, your PICC site may be mildly uncomfortable and may have some...
Showering with a Central Venous Catheter
If you have a Central Venous Catheter, you know that showering can become difficult if not impossible. But, showering is possible and easy while your triple lumen catheter is in place by using a one-time-use waterproof cover by Shower Shield.
Keeping your central line catheter sterile.
Keeping your central line catheter sterile is important to take care of your catheter keeping it clean and working. Showering while having a central line catheter can make it difficult to keep everything clean and sterile. Shower Shields help you...