Should the person changing your PICC line dressing be a registered nurse?

The answer is yes.

A PICC line is a peripherally inserted central catheter. A PICC line is inserted into a vein in the arm and threaded into a large vein near the heart. PICC lines are used to deliver medications, fluids, and blood products.

PICC line dressings must be changed regularly to prevent infection. The person changing the dressing must be a registered nurse (RN) who has been trained in the proper procedure. The RN must wear sterile gloves and use sterile technique to prevent infection.

Changing a PICC line dressing is a critical procedure that should only be performed by a qualified RN.