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daylily
Discharge instructions after PICC removal

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.