Home of Infection Protection Inc. News and Notes: April 2012 - P+P Custom Medical product - The Shower SOC - is now being used in the 4th largest hospital group in USA - The $8 billion UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA!! ****************************************************************************** Infection Control - One of the most important aspects of PICC line care and maintenance in the home care arena is infection control. - If a patient and/or their designated caregiver(s) are not properly educated in the basics of infection control, a PICC line can rapidly become a source of major complications. As reported in Emerging Infectious Diseases, there are approximately 1.2 million infections annually in U.S. home care patients.1 The main risk factor is the "presence of a medical device." ************************* Anyone who has worn a cast or a PICC line knows the hassle of showering. Our waterproof cast covers and waterproof PICC line protectors give you the freedom of disposable protection for your cast, IV, PICC line, or dialysis catheter. - P+P Custom Medical Supplies is proud to provide independence and convenience for chemotherapy patients and those broken arms or legs.
- Our waterproof cast protectors are simple and disposable. - Two elastic bands seal a latex-free barrier around your cast or PICC line. PICC line & IV tubular bandage covers come in different sizes so arm casts and leg casts can both be covered. Our waterproof PICC line sleeves protect PICC line entry points snuggly yet gently. - Those with long term IV lines and dialysis catheters can easily use our PICC line covers as well.
- Our cast protectors and picc line covers allow you to continue with your daily routine with minimal interruption and inconvenience. Why let your medical situation get in the way of your life? IF YOU HAVE TO KEEP A PICC LINE OR CAST DRY, GIVE OUR PRODUCTS A TRY!!! | 
