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Razdan & Susan help friend and create Care + Wear's PICC Line Cover - healthwear solution for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters

Shared by Joana Santos Afonso on 2023-10-12 17:11

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Care + Wear's PICC Line Cover is an innovative healthwear solution designed specifically for individuals who require a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC). A PICC line is a tube that's inserted into a peripheral vein, often in the upper arm, and is then advanced until it reaches a larger vein in the chest near the heart. This setup allows for the long-term administration of medications or nutrients that can't be taken orally.

Traditional PICC line covers, while functional, often fall short in several areas. They can be uncomfortable, and unattractive, and may not provide adequate protection for the PICC line, potentially increasing the risk of infection.

Recognizing these challenges, Care + Wear designed a PICC Line Cover with the patient's needs in mind, incorporating several key features:

- Comfortable Wear: Crafted from ultra-soft, breathable fabric, the PICC Line Cover is designed to minimize skin irritation and discomfort often associated with traditional covers. This makes it ideal for long-term wear, allowing patients to move and go about their daily activities with minimal discomfort.

- Ease of Use: The cover features an easily foldable design, enabling patients and caregivers to access the PICC line without removing the entire cover. This easy-to-use design reduces the hassle and discomfort of managing the PICC line, particularly when medication needs to be administered or the line needs to be cleaned.

- Secure and Protective: The Care + Wear PICC Line Cover helps to secure the PICC line in place, reducing the risk of it being dislodged accidentally. It also offers a layer of protection against external contaminants, thereby reducing the risk of infection, a common concern with PICC lines.

- Stylish Design: The Care + Wear PICC Line Cover is available in various colors and patterns, offering an aesthetically pleasing alternative to the generic, medical look of traditional covers. This allows patients to maintain their personal style and confidence, despite their medical condition.

- Antimicrobial and Hypoallergenic: The cover is treated with antimicrobial properties and is hypoallergenic, further reducing the risk of infection and skin irritation.

In summary, Care + Wear's PICC Line Cover is a thoughtful blend of functionality, comfort, and style. It recognizes the physical and emotional challenges faced by individuals with a PICC line. It offers a solution that doesn't compromise their comfort or style while ensuring their medical needs are efficiently met. This patient-centric approach makes Care + Wear's PICC Line Cover a significant contribution to improving the quality of life for those requiring long-term intravenous treatments.

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DISCLAIMER: This story was written by someone who is not the author of the solution, therefore please be advised that, although it was written with the utmost respect for the innovation and the innovator, there can be some incorrect statements. If you find any errors please contact the patient Innovation team via info@patient-innovation.com

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Care + Wear was co-founded by Chaitenya Razdan and Susan Jones in 2014. Razdan, with his background in corporate strategy and finance, and Jones, a Registered Nurse, combined their expertise to create healthwear solutions that merge medical needs with patient comfort and style. The journey began as a response to creating an alternative for a friend that had cancer and was advised to cover and protect their PICC Line with a tube sock. Their commitment to improving patient experience led to developing products like the PICC Line Cover, epitomizing their focus on patient-led innovation.

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