SITE CARE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Completely clean the entire skin area around
the catheter. Be sure to cover the catheter
exit site and the extensions of the catheter.
Cover site with occlusive dressings applied
per institutional protocol. The dressing must
be changed in sterile conditions. Please note
that wound dressing must be kept dry. A
catheterized patient must not swim, shower
or soak dressing area during bathing.
Do not use Acetone or Alcohol on any part
of the catheter tubing.
ACCEPTABLE CLEANING
SOLUTIONS INCLUDE:
- Anasept™
- Aqueous based povidone iodine
- Chlorhexidine Gluconate (Hibiclens®)
- Electrolytic Chloroxidizer (ExSept®)
- Bacitracin and Neosporin® Ointments
- Aqueous chlorhexidine topical solutions
(Chloroprep®)
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Amukin 50%
- Chlorhexidine patches (Biopatch®)
CATHETER CARE
AND PRECAUTIONS
Use extreme caution when using sharp
instruments near extension lines or the
catheter tubing. Avoid using scissors to
remove dressing as they may cut or damage
the catheter. Do not suture through any
part of the catheter. The catheter tubing can
tear when subjected to excessive force,
sharp cuts or rough edges. Avoid clamping
the shaft of the catheter. Clamp on the
extension only. Make sure to examine tubing
for any damage after each treatment. Tape
injection caps between treatments. Do not
over-tighten bloodlines, syringes or caps.
Inspect catheter frequently for nicks, scrapes,
cuts or other damage, which could affect
treatment and performance.
