The Ultimate Guide to PICCs, the Video Series
The Ultimate Guide to PICCs, the Video Series
PICC Securement Options: 5 Ways to Secure Your PICC
Getting a PICC (Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter) placed comes with many unknowns: How will it feel to have a tube inside my body? Will the procedure hurt? What is the procedure like? What are my options for PICC securement? The team at Mighty Well has been there, and we know that having the right information and products available […]
Cute PICC Line Covers Designed For Kids
Living with chronic illness is difficult, exhausting, and isolating. Going through it as a kid is especially tough — you want to be carefree, busy learning and experiencing new things, and you want to fit in. Children’s PICC line covers can help kids adjust to life with their chronic illness! When you’re young, you need time […]
When Your Child Needs a PICC Line: Teddy’s Story
Once in while, patients using Mighty Well products reach out to tell us their stories. This one was too beautiful to not share! Teddy’s mom shares the story of raising a child with a PICC line. Teddy’s story “Teddy is three years old. He is a busy and active little guy. Teddy has Dup15q syndrome. For […]
5 Common Questions About PICC Line Removal
When getting a PICC placed, we often worry about what it will feel like and what life will be like once it is in. But what about PICC line removal? A PICC line stays in for as long as you need it for treatment, so once your treatment is over, your PICC line will be removed! […]
What Patients Want to Know About Their PICC Line
PICC lines, and the treatments they make possible, can be the turning point for patients. Starting out with your first PICC line, however, can be nerve-wracking. Patients need to grapple with a slew of emotions, acceptance that a visible medical device is necessary, and the anxiety that often accompanies new procedures. Providers can make a […]
4 Ways to Prepare for a PICC Line Placement
Going into a medical procedure is always a little scary. The best way to minimize fear and anxiety is to go in as prepared as you can! If you are feeling nervous about an upcoming PICC line placement procedure, here are some confidence-boosting tips for feeling ready to go: 1. Know what to expect The unknown is […]
4 Tips For Reducing PICC Line Pain
Getting a PICC line (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) means opening yourself up to new treatment options and healing! It can also feel scary. Patients often ask us if PICC lines will hurt and, if so, how to best reduce the pain. The answer is complicated. Everyone is different, and every PICC placement is different. Depending on how […]
Caring For Your PICC Line: Our Top 4 Tips for PICC Line Care
Any medical device comes with risks and fears. PICC lines, while safer alternatives for those needing frequent IV treatments, do come with a risk of complications, which makes PICC line care so important. The good news is that how you take care of your PICC can make a world of difference! We have asked our Friends […]
Best PICC Line Covers for Sensitive Skin
PICC lines come with a lot of baggage. There’s the emotional weight of having a medical condition, plus the stigma of having a visible medical device. Then there’s the increased likelihood of pain and sensitivities that can come with illness, not to mention the wear-and-tear of adhesives on your skin. It’s times like these when comfort becomes […]
What Happens During a PICC Placement?
Any new medical intervention comes with some fears. The best way to calm these fears is to learn as much as you can ahead of time! PICC placement is no different — the more you know, the more confident you will feel walking into the procedure. A PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) line is a thin […]
Cotton PICC Line Covers – Why the PICCPerfect is More Comfortable
So you’ve got a new PICC line — what now? Click here to read tips for your first PICC line! Emily Levy — CEO and cofounder of Mighty Well — was told by a nurse to cover her PICC line (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) with a cut off cotton sock. Shocked (and somewhat horrified), Emily […]