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When a patient needs long-term IV medications or nutrition, doctors often use a PICC or Hickman line. These are special catheters that are inserted into central veins to make treatment easier. But they come with a major risk u2013 infection.
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INFECTION FROM A PICC/HICKMAN LINE: HOW TO PREVENT IT? When a patient needs long-term IV medications or nutrition, doctors often use a PICC or Hickman line. These are special catheters that are inserted into central veins to make treatment easier. But they come with a major risk – infection. PICC/Hickman infection protectionis an important topic in today’s medicine because bacteria can enter the bloodstream directly through these lines, causing serious complications. Symptoms of infection can include fever, redness or swelling at the line site, and fatigue. PICC/Hickman CVC line solutions offered by Peak Medical help reduce this risk of infection. Their medical grade technology is specifically designed to protect the line and protect patients from long-term infection. Infection can be largely prevented by daily cleaning, proper dressing technique, and following infection control protocols. These services from Peak Medical are especially useful for patients who are receiving care at home or for whom frequent hospital visits are not possible. Ultimately, PICC/Hickman infection protection not only protects the body, but also provides peace of mind – because when the chance of infection is low, treatment is more effective.
