Here is what to expect when your central venous catheter (CVC) is removed. Your catheter may be taken out in a hospital procedure room or in an outpatient clinic.

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A Central Venous Catheter (CVC) removal procedure is the process of safely taking out a catheter that was inserted into a large vein for long-term use. These catheters include PICC lines, port-a …

Wearing appropriate PPE remove the dressing from the catheter site and if site looks infected take a swab. Clean site with normal saline. Using an aseptic technique cut the stitches holding the central …

Gently withdraw catheter while applying firm, direct pressure at insertion site using an occlusive dressing (sterile gauze with antibiotic ointment). If patient is unable to follow instructions (or ventilator patients) …

While the patient is holding their breath, pull the CVC out: Using a dry, sterile 4x4 gauze, grasp the CVC at its exit site from the skin. Remove the CVC, pulling straight out and parallel to the skin while …

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This article aims to help nurses to undertake the removal of non-tunnelled central venous catheters (CVCs) in a safe, effective and patient-centred manner. A non-tunnelled CVC is inserted directly into …

Gently withdraw catheter while applying firm direct pressure using sterile gauze with antibiotic ointment (occlusive dressing) to insertion site. Tell the patient to breathe normally after the CVC is removed.

Both disinfectant protectors are single-use; discard immediately after removal to access catheter or tubing, and replace with a new protector after each access of a needleless connector.