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Another PICC Line
Just this past week, I was given another PICC line to combat a rough lung infection.
Have you ever dealt with a PICC line? How was it? If you haven’t but know someone who has, how did they deal with it? -
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While I haven’t had a PICC line in myself, I do know someone who has. It’s important to keep it clean and covered to avoid and tear or break. It is also incredibly helpful to time your PICC line preparation (for flushing, refilling the medicine, resetting the machine, etc.) so that you can properly allot for how long it’ll take daily and incorporate this into your daily routine. Planning ahead!
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If you don’t plan ahead you plan to fail!
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I have had a picc line several times when I go into the hospital for CF issues. It is easy for IVs and to do blood draws because I get a double picc line and it is also helpful if you need to continue treatment at home. There are some things you have to take care of with your picc line at home when you give yourself medication, but you will have a home nurse explain and show you all the details for home care
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Yes, and I find that the IV’s really do the best job at getting rid of any infection!
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