Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Dressing Management Clinical Guideline
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Vascular access devices include: intravascular devices inserted into peripheral veins, peripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC), peripheral arterial devices, central venous catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines). These devices allow the easy administration of fluids, blood products and medications; and can permit monitoring of haemodynamic function, dialysis and collecting of blood specimens.
Vascular access devices can provide the route for healthcare associated infection, in particular, local infection or blood stream infections. Blood stream infections are an important cause of mortality, morbidity and prolonged hospitalisation.
Risk of infection is increased with prolonged duration of peripheral intravascular catheters.
Prevention of healthcare associated infections related to invasive devices is a high priority patient safety issue covered under Standard 3 of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
Insertion of a vascular access device should only be undertaken by persons trained and competent in the technique.
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The SA Health Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Dressing Management Clinical Guideline (PDF 789KB) outlines the procedure for performing a dressing change for a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) that is secured with an adhesive securement device.
The SA Health Peripherally Intravenous Cannula (PIVC) Infection Prevention Clinical Directive (PDF 661KB) outlines best practice principles for the insertion and management of PIVC with a focus on infection prevention.
For further information on the management of indwelling devices, contact SA Health's Infection Control Service on (08) 7425 7161.