Showering While You Have a Central Venous Catheter (CVC)

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This video will show you how to put a waterproof cover over your CVC before you shower. It will also teach you how to shower using a 4% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) solution antiseptic skin cleanser, such as Hibiclens®.

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If you have any questions, contact a member of your healthcare team directly. If you're a patient at MSK and you need to reach a provider after , during the weekend, or on a holiday, call 212-639-2000.
If you have any questions, contact a member of your healthcare team directly. If you're a patient at MSK and you need to reach a provider after , during the weekend, or on a holiday, call 212-639-2000.

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Showering While You Have a Central Venous Catheter (CVC) - Last updated on June 11, 2019
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