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Joan Thomas
Portacath Insertion - Care of site and use post insertion

I am looking for information regarding the care of the wound as in :

Types of sutures and when to remove

Use of Dermabond

When can we access the port for use - immediate / one week / two weeks post insertion

 

 

 

 

lynncrni
 Suture type & removal &

 Suture type & removal & deems bond use is determined by the inserted. Port may be used immediately but pt may complain of pain/tenderness in area. Many times the port access needle is left in place from the procedure. Lynn

Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, NPD-BC, CRNI

Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.

PO Box 10

Milner, GA 30257

Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com

Office Phone 770-358-7861

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