Why recommend the DRYPro® PICC Line protector?
The cost of PICC line insertion by a trained nurse including: PICC insertion kit, heparin, saline, supplies and chest x-ray to confirm placement can cost more than $400! If a patient requires PICC insertion under fluoroscopy in the Radiology Department due to poor veins, the cost is triple because of the physician’s expertise. If a patient tries to cover their PICC line with a baggy or garbage bag while they shower or bathe, the risk of getting the site wet is increased along with the risk of infection. If the dressing gets wet and comes off, the line can accidentally be pulled out thus requiring another insertion as the PICC line is not sutured in place. Insurance companies then have to pay for another insertion which is costly. Patients need to bathe and shower. Nothing is guaranteed to keep the PICC line dry like the DRYPro. It adds to the patient’s quality of life, allowing them to bathe and shower. They feel confident knowing they are keeping their site dry and decreasing the risk
