Pediatric Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

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Media

Will Be PICC video



Objectives

Student Learning Outcomes:To educate on the care of Pediatric Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC). After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

• Identify a PICC line

• Explain the purpose of a PICC line

• Explain when the use of a PICC line is optimal

• Explain when the PICC line dressing should be changed

• Demonstrate, by explanation, a PICC line dressing change

• Explain techniques used to decrease infections when caring for PICC lines

• Explain causes of occlusions to PICC lines

• Explain methods used to de-cot if an occlusion occurs