PICC Line Trained

We are all PICC line trained now. We learned all about how to care for it in the hospital. Then the Home Health nurse came and taught us how to put the antibiotic in. This has to be done every 8 hours, or 3 times a day. It takes about 2 hours for it to run. But its really cool because he can be mobile while its pumping in. He can just put it in his pocket and go about business. As I think I've mentioned before, one of the main things when giving the antibiotic is keeping every thing clean. The reason is because this line goes right into his heart. We will be using a lot of alcohol pads. :) The nurse was a very good teacher and very patient while I took notes and asked a lot of questions. But we feel good about everything now and are comfortable to do it.