It is important that the patient is made aware of these complications before the procedure takes place. Possible complications include:   Breakage of the PICC line. This is serious complication of PICC line removal. To prevent breakage, the line should be removed gently land slowly without exerting much force.  Infection. This is another potentially serious complication that a patient with PICC line can experience. An infection can arise at any time. Therefore, it is beneficial for the medical team to regularly monitor the PICC line, clean and train you to maintain its sterility as much as possible. The line would be flushed after each use and between changes of medication using a syringe of normal saline.  Blood clot." While the PICC line is in place for weeks or months it is a good practice to infuse enough heparin (an anticoagulant) to fill the line thus preventing the line or tip from forming small blood clots between uses, in the idle time until the next infusion. This is done immediately after flushing the line with a syringe of normal saline solution.  Embolism caused by catheter fracture. This is a serious complication of PICC line removal that can cause the patient to lose consciousness if a blood clot reaches the brain.  Swelling and redness. These inflammatory symptoms can also occur as a complication of PICC line. The swelling and redness usually develop near the insertion of the catheter site. After removal of the catheter, the patient may experience pain in the upper arm. As a result, the patient's physician may prescribe pain medications or recommend over-the-counter medications so the patient can go about their daily activities.  One of the most common OTC pain medications recommended following PICC line removal is ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication that has both antipyretic (reduce fever) and and analgesic (reduce pain) properties. The recommended dose of ibuprofen (according the the Centers for Disease Control) is 200-400mg, taken orally every 4 to 6 hours. It is recommended that ibuprofen should be taken with some food or milk to avoid stomach problems Be sure to inform the patient to not engage in any strenuous exercises or do any heavy lifting for a minimum of 24 hours following PICC line removal. This includes moving furniture, lifting heavy boxes or engaging in any activity that involves repetitive arm or hand movements. A healthy diet is essential for proper healing, therefore it's a good idea to educate the patient about the types of food to eat following the procedure.  This includes eating a lot of iron-rich foods to increase blood supply and strengthen the body. Iron-rich foods include red meat, chicken, spinach, broccoli, shellfish, pumpkin and sesame seeds, and nuts like peanuts, pecans, pistachios and almonds.  If you/the patient has lost weight, you are encouraged to eat calorie-rich smoothies and shakes, which are full of nutrients, vitamins and natural sugars that will help one to gain weight in a healthy way. Instead of eating three large meals a day, the patient should be encouraged to eat smaller meals more frequently throughout the day. This will help to keep their energy levels up.
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One-sentence summary -- Inform the patient about several complications that can arise from a PICC removal. Advise the patient on the proper dosages for pain medications. Inform the patient about what sort of exercises to avoid. Educate the patient on proper nutrition.


Draw a line from the center of the circle to anywhere on the circle's edge. This line is the "radius" of the circle, often written as just r in math equations and formulas.  Note: if your math problem doesn't tell you the length of the radius, you might be looking at the wrong section. Check whether the sections for Diameter or Area make more sense for your problem. Extend the line you just drew so it reaches the circle edge on the other side. You've just drawn a second radius. The two radii stuck together have a length of "2 x the radius," written as 2r. The length of this line is the "diameter" of the circle, often written d. The π symbol, also written as pi. It isn't a magical number that just happens to work in this kind of math problem. Actually, the number π was originally "discovered" by measuring circles: if you measure the circumference of any circle (for instance with a tape measure), and then divide by the diameter, you'll always end up with the same number. This number is unusual because it can't be written out as a simple fraction or decimal. Instead, we can round to a "close enough" number like 3.14. Even the π button on a calculator doesn't use the exact value of π, although it is close enough. As explained above, π just means "the number you get when you divide the circumference by the diameter." In the form of a math formula: π = C / d. Since we know the diameter equals 2 x the radius, we can also write this as π = C / 2r. C is just a shorter way of writing "circumference." We want to find out what the circumference is, which is C in this math problem. If you multiply both sides by 2r you get π x 2r = (C / 2r) x 2r, which is the same as 2πr = C  You might have written the left side as π2r, which is also correct. People like to move the numbers in front of the symbols just so the equation is easier to read, and this doesn't change the result of the equation. In a math equation, you can always multiple the left side and the right side by the same amount and still end up with a correct equation. Now we know that 2πr = C. Look back at the original math problem to see what r (the radius) equals. Then replace π with 3.14, or use a calculator's π button to get a more accurate answer. Multiply 2πr together using these numbers. The answer you get is the circumference.  For example, if the radius is 2 units long, then 2πr = 2 x (3.14) x (2 units) = 12.56 units = the circumference. In the same example, but using a calculator's π button for better accuracy, you'll get 2 x π x 2 units = 12.56637... units but unless instructed otherwise by your teacher, you can round the number to 12.57 units.
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One-sentence summary -- Draw a "radius" on the circle. Draw a "diameter" across the circle. Understand π ("pi"). Write down the definition of π as an algebra problem. Change this problem so you are solving for C, circumference. Plug in the numbers to solve for C.


Put some fries in the oven. Make sure you have hot food to serve. Serve this about an hour after guests arrive so your guests don't get bored. Or order some food on your mobile or PC.
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Pump up the music.