If you have bleeding out supra p cath site, and due for a change, should you get it done or will it cause more trauma. due for a change tomorrow.

Change: If you are due for a change tomorrow , have the change if bleeding continues see your doctor asap.

Blood in catheter: If you are bleeding heavily and passing clots in the catheter, or the catheter is getting blocked with clots- see the doctor today if it is slight staining then can wait till tomorrow for a change and the doctor can reassess, make sure there is no infection or trauma causing the bleeding.