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What Causes Bruising With Black Spot After Removal Of PICC?

I had my picc line removed yesterday at the ER and the nurse wasn't very nice. This is my second picc line. when the first one was removed they did it slowly and it healed just fine. yesterday when the nurse removed it she wasn't nice and pretty much pulled at a fast rate when taking it out. Now I have bruising around the site and a black spot inside that is raised with something hard mass inside my arm. should i be concerned
Thu, 8 Jan 2015
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello ,

I understand your concern.

I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.

Do not worry with the PICC line mass. It sometimes happen to be hard mass.

I advice you to maintain the cleanliness at the place. frequent dressing and hygiene is important aspect.

I also suggest you to apply the polysporin cream on the wound. Dressing with dettol can help you.

I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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What Causes Bruising With Black Spot After Removal Of PICC?

Hello , I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. Do not worry with the PICC line mass. It sometimes happen to be hard mass. I advice you to maintain the cleanliness at the place. frequent dressing and hygiene is important aspect. I also suggest you to apply the polysporin cream on the wound. Dressing with dettol can help you. I will be happy to answer your further concern you can contact me here or you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun We wish you a best health at healthcare magic. Thank you, Dr. Arun Tank