- If the catheter breaks or is accidently cut...
Wash your hands, clamp the catheter and call your physician or home health nurse.
- If the injection cap comes loose...
Wash your hands, clamp the catheter, remove the old cap, then clean the area with alcohol and place a new cap.
- If the PICC site has redness, swelling, drainage, or tenderness, or you have a fever or other signs of infection...
Please contact your physician.
- If there is fluid leaking at the insertion site...
Please contact your physician.
- If the catheter is difficult to flush...
Please contact your physician or home health nurse.
- If your PICC is accidentally pulled out...
DO NOT PANIC! Cover the site with gauze and apply pressure until all bleeding stops. Apply a bandage and call your doctor.
- When in doubt...
Please contact your physician or home health nurse.
- You may contact the UCLA PICC Office at 310-267-9793 if you have any questions or concerns. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You may leave a message and your call will be returned within the same day.
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