Vaxcel® PICCs Valved and Non-Valved - Navilyst medical

Should I limit my activitieswhile I have this PICC ?Bending your arm, reaching and doing everydayactivities should not harm your PICC.You should not lift heavy objects,or carry objects held in the bendof your arm that may put strainon the PICC or the dressing.If your healthcare providerapproves, you may take ashower or bath with the PICCin place as long as you coverthe PICC and dressing with plasticwrap, a plastic bag or material that willkeep it from getting wet. You should NOT do otheractivities, like swimming, that may get the catheteror dressing wet. A wet dressing or catheter may putyou at risk for infection.Notify your healthcare provider or seek medicalattention if you have:• Redness, soreness or swelling at the PICCinsertion site or on your arm• Fever, chills or vomiting• Any problems with your catheter whilecaring for it• Difficulty giving medications, or being ableto draw blood• A catheter that becomes damaged in anyway, leaks, is torn or broken6