Removal method of PICC catheter fixation device


Time:

2022-12-05

PICC catheter fixation device has a good fixation effect, and it is relatively simple and easy to use, so it is widely used in the medical field. Use it to stick a needle, and it must be removed after use. In order not to have an accident, how do we remove it correctly? The following article will introduce it to you, let's take a look.

PICC catheter fixation device has a good fixation effect, and it is relatively simple and easy to use, so it is widely used in the medical field. Use it to stick a needle, and it must be removed after use. In order not to have an accident, how do we remove it correctly? The following article will introduce it to you, let's take a look.

  1. Remove the dressing. Note: To avoid damaging the catheter, do not use scissors to remove the dressing.

  2. Remove the catheter from the fixing glue.

  3. Slowly pull out the catheter in a direction parallel to the skin. Note: To avoid the catheter breaking, do not use violence when the extubation encounters resistance. When encountering resistance, heat it locally for 20 to 30 minutes, and then slowly pull out the catheter in a direction parallel to the skin. If there is still resistance, take an X-ray and notify the doctor.

  4. Before discarding the catheter, measure and observe the catheter to make sure that all the catheters have been pulled out.

  5. Cover the puncture point.

  No matter what we do, we must be careful, especially for life-related operations such as the removal of the PICC catheter fixation device, we must find professional people to operate it. Only in this way can we reduce the occurrence of various dangerous situations.