We want to create a standard discharge statement for patients being discharged after PICC removal.
Typically we tell patients to leave the petroleum-based gauze bandage in place for 24 hours, not to get it wet, and then remove and placed with a band-aid until scab formation.
We tell them if bleeding should start to hold pressure, etc. but again we want more specific instructions.
Does anyone have any more specifics to add? I have looked in the resources section of this site and do not seem to find this information.