Your doctor or nurse will provide detailed instructions on how to care for your central venous access device. To lower the chance of developing an infection:
- Follow your nurse or doctor’s instructions.
- Keep the device clean and dry and wash your hands before touching or caring for your device.
- Contact your doctor or nurse immediately if you notice any of the following near your device:
- Redness
- Swelling
- Soreness
- Any drainage (including pus)
Any of these could be the sign of an infection.
