Procedures

PICC Line Removal: Step-by-Step Clinical Procedure

Step-by-step clinical procedure for safe PICC line removal: positioning, controlled withdrawal, air-embolism and resistance precautions, catheter tip measurement, hemostasis, and documentation.

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ECG-Guided PICC Placement: Tip Confirmation Technique

How ECG-guided (intracavitary ECG) PICC placement works: the P-wave method for real-time tip confirmation at the cavoatrial junction, electrode setup, interpretation, limitations, and when a chest X-ray is still needed.

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Central Line & PICC Dressing Change: Step-by-Step Procedure

Step-by-step sterile procedure for changing a central venous catheter or PICC dressing: frequency, CHG antisepsis, transparent vs gauze dressings, securement, MARSI prevention, and documentation.

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Your Interventional Radiology Visit: What to Expect

A patient guide to visiting interventional radiology for vascular access procedures — what IR is, what types of catheter procedures are done there, how to prepare, what the environment looks like, and what to expect during and after.

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Therapeutic Apheresis: What to Expect

A patient guide to therapeutic apheresis — what it is, the different types (therapeutic plasma exchange, LDL apheresis, red cell exchange, photopheresis), what vascular access is needed, what to expect during the procedure, and how to manage side effects.

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Subcutaneous Infusion (Hypodermoclysis): What to Expect

A patient guide to subcutaneous infusion (hypodermoclysis) — delivering fluids and medications under the skin instead of into a vein. How it works, who it's for, what can be given, site care, and what to expect.

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Preparing for Port Placement: What to Expect

A patient guide to preparing for implanted port placement — pre-operative instructions, what happens on the day of surgery, anesthesia options, recovery, incision care, and when the port can first be used.

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Preparing for PICC Line Placement: What to Expect

A patient guide to preparing for PICC line placement — what happens before, during, and immediately after the procedure, what to wear, what to expect, and how to prepare to minimize anxiety and ensure a smooth experience.

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Port Removal: What to Expect

What patients need to know about implanted port removal — why ports are removed, what the procedure involves, what to expect during recovery, and wound care after removal.

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PICC Removal: What to Expect

A patient guide to PICC line removal — when and why PICCs are removed, what the procedure involves, what to expect immediately afterward, and when to seek help if something does not feel right.

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Blood Draws and Lab Tests: What to Expect

A patient guide to blood draws and lab tests in the context of IV therapy — how blood is collected, what to expect when drawn from a PICC or port, managing difficult veins and needle anxiety, and understanding common lab results.

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