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What to expect after I get my PICC line
| After getting a PICC line, kids
sometimes say their arm is sore for a while, but you will be
able to move your arm and play. |
A person from the x-ray
department will come and see you. An x-ray is a special camera that
takes pictures of the inside of your body. This is just to make extra
sure that your PICC line is in the right spot. The camera won't
touch you, and it won't hurt. But, it may make a funny noise when it
takes your picture. |
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Make sure that you don't get
your PICC line dressing wet. If you want to take a shower or a bath, your
nurse will wrap plastic around your arm to make sure it stays dry. |
If the dressing looks like it is coming loose, call your
nurse right away, and they can put a new dressing on it for you. |
Nurse Joanne & Nurse Daphne |
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