Since a PICC is placed in one of your arms and you need two hands to change the dressing, it is best to have someone help you with the dressing change. Your nurse will teach you how your dressing …

Jan 20, 2026 · As a nurse, it is important to understand the proper technique for changing the dressing of a PICC line to prevent infection and ensure the line remains functional. Keep reading for a step-by …

This video demonstrates how to do a PICC Dressing Change (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) using a clean to sterile technique and goes through the equipment, the set up, the process.

Worried about the best way to change a PICC line dressing? Well, we have the ultimate guide and some top tips to help you do a great job.

How often does a dressing need to be changed? Change the dressing every 7 days or as soon as possible if it is wet, soiled, loose, or open to the air.

This video shows how to change a PICC line dressing. It is important to learn how to maintain and clean the picc line and dressings, as well as flushing it with saline or other solutions.

Look at the skin around the catheter insertion site. Observe for signs of infection or skin breakdown, i.e.. redness, swelling, drainage, lesions, tears, or foul smelling odor

You must be very careful to avoid infection when changing the dressing on your PICC line. Follow our step-by-step guide.

Nov 28, 2025 · Master the sterile technique required for safe and effective PICC line dressing changes to prevent infection.

Watch how and when to safely change and throw away soiled dressings, and how to recognize signs of infection at the insertion site.