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Patient Information -
Catheter Care and Maintenance
Catheter Damage
If the catheter or connection is damaged or dislodged during or after
surgery, immediately clamp the catheter with an atraumatic catheter clamp
or kink and tape it. The catheter should be repaired as soon as possible
using the designated Hickman* repair kit. Instructions are enclosed in the
repair kit package and are also available in the Hickman*, Leonard* and
Broviac* Catheters Nursing Procedure Manual.
Site Care
Supplies you will need:
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Sterile gloves (if required)
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3 Alcohol swabsticks
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Hydrogen peroxide
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Sterile cotton-tipped applicators
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3 Povidone iodine swabsticks
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Povidone iodine ointment packet
• Tape
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1 Sterile cover dressing (transparent or tape)
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1 Alcohol wipe
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1 Sterile 2 in. x 2 in. (5 cm x 5 cm) gauze dressings
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1 Sterile pre-cut 2 in. x 2 in. (5 cm x 5 cm) gauze dressings
1. Clean the work surface by wiping with a paper towel that has been
moistened with alcohol. Wipe dry or allow to air dry. Then place
supplies on the cleaned surface.
2. Wash your hands thoroughly using warm soapy water. Rinse
completely and dry using a clean towel or fresh paper towels.
3. Carefully open the dressing kit, or unwrap supplies, without touching
the inside surfaces of the kits or wrappers.