| CVL/PICC cap change | 3395.00000000000 | CVL/PICC cap change | CVL/PICC cap change | C | English | Other;Other(diagnostic imaging, bloodwork, picc line, procedures�.) | Child (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years) | Body | Veins | Procedures | Adult (19+)
Caregivers | NA | | 2018-11-01T04:00:00Z | | Stephanie Chu, RN, BScN, MN | | | | | | | | Health (A-Z) - Procedure | Health A-Z | <p>If your child has a CVL/PICC, you will be taught how to change the cap before your child is discharged from hosptial. Learn the steps you need to follow for a CVL/PICC cap change. </p> | <p>Cap changes are done to reduce the risk of infection and leakage. Residue may build up in the cap or the cap may break down. Cap changes are done once a week or if you see residue or blood in the fluid pathway (the inside of the cap) or around the fluid pathway of the cap.</p> | | <h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>To avoid residue build up, cap changes for CVL/PICC should be done once a week or as needed.</li><li>During a cap change procedure, everyone in the room must wear a mask, including your child.</li></ul> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | <h2>Supplies you will need</h2><ul><li>Antiseptic wipes</li><li>Masks for anyone in the room during the procedure, including your child</li><li>2 sterile drapes</li><li>1 pair of sterile gloves</li><li>1 pair of clean (non-sterile) gloves</li><li>New sterile cap(s)</li><li>2 large alcohol swabs</li><li>A second person to assist in the procedure. They can help to calm and hold your child</li></ul> | | | | | | | | | | | | | CVL/PICC cap change | | False | | | | | |
