Wound Care Plan

Skin Stripping – PICC

Last Updated
19 May 2025
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Quick Overview

Reference ID Number: TWS-WCP-44

Categories

Skin Stripping

Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation

Medical Officer,Registered Nurse (RN)

Treatment Goals

Minimise skin stripping when the PICC dressing is changed

Aim of Dressing

Apply a film over the skin stripped area to support its regeneration whilst allowing the semipermeable membrane dressing to stick to the skin.

Frequency of Dressing Change

7 Days(s) Min - 7 Days (Max)

References

Shopping List

Dressing Pack (Small),Normal Saline,Cavalon – Barrier Wipe (1ml)
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    Product Selection Disclaimer:

    The wound care products being currently used are a suggestion ONLY. They do not take into account your patient's individual needs which you must assess. No funding from medical companies has been provided and wound care products are chosen on their merit and what is available on the NSW Health State Wound Care Contract. Where an exact brand name product is not available we suggest you review the alternative tab or use another wound care product from its category eg. Hydrofibre

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    Care Plans

    PICC dressing was causing skin stripping

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    Step 1

    Remove PICC Dressing

    Remove PICC dressing as per your local clinical business rule
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    Step 2

    Apply Barrier film

    Once the skin around the insertion site is clean apply by wiping or squeezing the barrier film applicator over the area and spreading the liquid around. Await for it to dry.
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    Step 3

    Replace PICC dressing

    Replace PICC dressing as per your local clinical business rule
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