Care After PICC Line Removal

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How should I take care of my child’s PICC line site?

Keep the dressing on for 24 hours.
After 24 hours, you may remove the dressing and shower or bathe as usual.
If there is any bleeding, apply gentle pressure for 2 minutes. If it continues, call your child’s doctor.

When should I call my child’s doctor?

Fever
The skin around the removal site feels hot, swollen or tighter the usual
The skin around the removal site has redness that may appear as darker, paler, or more purple than red in dark skin tones
Any drainage
Pain
Bleeding that does not stop after 2 minutes

To Learn More

Ask your child's healthcare provider
seattlechildrens.org/patient-education

Free Interpreter Services

In the hospital, ask your nurse.
From outside the hospital, call the toll-free Family Interpreting Line, 1-866-583-1527. Tell the interpreter the name or extension you need.

Seattle Children’s offers free interpreter services for patients, family members and legal representatives who are deaf or hard of hearing or speak a language other than English. Seattle Children’s will make this information available in alternate formats upon request. Call the Family Resource Center at 206-987-2201. This handout has been reviewed by clinical staff at Seattle Children’s. However, your needs are unique. Before you act or rely upon this information, please talk with your healthcare provider.

06/01/2023

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Care After PICC Line Removal

How should I take care of my child’s PICC line site?

When should I call my child’s doctor?

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