Bandage Change on a Central IV Catheter (Cambio del apósito para el catéter intravenoso central)
A bandage (also called a dressing) covers your child’s IV catheter entrance site. The catheter bandage keeps the IV catheter from moving and stops germs from entering your child’s vein. You must change the catheter bandage once a week or any time it becomes loose, dirty, or wet.
PHS created this video as a companion to our online education course for nurses. The video assumes an understanding of medical and technical information. Information in the video does not replace your care plan. Contact your health care provider if you have questions. You can find PHS online courses at www.pediatrichomeservice.com/education/.
