I am a patient, the nurses use the press and seal but I also got a waterproof sleve from the drug store when I shower. Its made out of the same materiel as a shower curtain and works well.
That is called a cast sleeve..its usually seen in the orthopedic settings...I reccommend them to the PICC patients also...used one on my 10year old last year who broke his arm..swam all summer long with it and the cast was dry as a bone.
We recently came across a PICC protector called DRYPRO. They claim that it is watertight because it is vacuum sealed (comes with a pump to pump air OUT). For swimming, bathing and showering. The website is www.DryCorp.com
We use the Shower Sleeve. http://www.showersleeve.com/ Works like a shower cap only made for an arm. Patients love it. Easy to use draw string on both ends. Not Water-tight or water proof, but very effective and not as pricey.
We recently came across a PICC protector called DRYPRO. They claim that it is watertight because it is vacuum sealed (comes with a pump to pump air OUT). For swimming, bathing and showering. The website is www.DryCorp.com
Siri RN Manchester NH