Hi,
Does anyone know how long an occlusive dressing should remain in place after the removal of a PICC? The INS standards don't seem to address this. My facility's policy is currently to use a gauze dressing for 24 hours and we are looking at updating our P & P.
Thanks!
Kerry McDonald RN
Pembroke Ontario
INS Policy and Procedures 4th Edition states the dressing should be changed every 24 hours until healed. Hope that helps.