I am looking for information about restrictions or perhaps policies on nurses performing therapeutic phlebotomy using a port-a cath as opposed to a peripheral line. Thsi is a proposed procedure for our ambulatory care unit. Thanks in advance!!
I am looking for information about restrictions or perhaps policies on nurses performing therapeutic phlebotomy using a port-a cath as opposed to a peripheral line. Thsi is a proposed procedure for our ambulatory care unit. Thanks in advance!!
There is another difference - intraperitoneal implanted ports frequently have multiple side holes on the catheter to facilitate drainage. There are no present on a venous implanted port.
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, BC, CRNI
www.hadawayassociates.com
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