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If properly cared for, a PICC line can stay in for weeks to months. We will place gauze and a clear bandage, which must remain dry at all times while the PICC line is in place. Approximately two days after we place the PICC line, a nurse at the hospital or a home-care nurse will change the bandage. After this, it is OK to shower as long as the PICC line is covered with a water-resistant bandage. We will teach you how to make a water-resistant bandage.
PICC Lines. A Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC), is a long, thin, soft plastic tube that functions as an intravenous (IV) line. A PICC line allows nurses and doctors to administer medications and fluids on a frequent basis. A PICC can remain in place for as long as you need IV therapy. Using ultrasound technology to visualize an appropriate vein in the upper arm, the PICC catheter is inserted by a specially trained interventional and vascular radiologist. After insertion, a chest x-ray is obtained to confirm ideal placement.