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Ports
- Thread starter Zara
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I personally like mine in my chest because then I can access it myself. The thing with ports is that they must be flushed every month when not in use to keep it patent. This is done either in a doctor's office or independently. I have been flushing my own since it was put in, it really is less painful to access than putting in an IV in your hand. There are different types of ports too, the newer Power ports are great, they can be used for any type of test including CT scans with contrast where the infusion has to go in rapidly. Ports really have come a long way.
As far as the surgery itself, they either knock you out or lightly sedate you. I have had it done both ways and honestly, there is no difference (I am on port 2). Yes, it will be sore for awhile, but that should subside quickly. It almost feels like a big bruise.
Once accessed for IV use, the entire needle and dressing should be changed every week using sterile technique. Hygiene is very crucial to prevent line infections. The person who accesses it needs to be careful not to touch the needle with non sterile gloves or any part that rests over your port.
Showering isn't too bad with an accessed port, some people de access and then re access for their showers, I just leave mine in and cover the dressing like you would a PICC line.
Hmmm....I can't think of anything else, but if you have any other questions, fire away!
Good luck with your port surgery,
Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
As far as the surgery itself, they either knock you out or lightly sedate you. I have had it done both ways and honestly, there is no difference (I am on port 2). Yes, it will be sore for awhile, but that should subside quickly. It almost feels like a big bruise.
Once accessed for IV use, the entire needle and dressing should be changed every week using sterile technique. Hygiene is very crucial to prevent line infections. The person who accesses it needs to be careful not to touch the needle with non sterile gloves or any part that rests over your port.
Showering isn't too bad with an accessed port, some people de access and then re access for their showers, I just leave mine in and cover the dressing like you would a PICC line.
Hmmm....I can't think of anything else, but if you have any other questions, fire away!
Good luck with your port surgery,
Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I personally like mine in my chest because then I can access it myself. The thing with ports is that they must be flushed every month when not in use to keep it patent. This is done either in a doctor's office or independently. I have been flushing my own since it was put in, it really is less painful to access than putting in an IV in your hand. There are different types of ports too, the newer Power ports are great, they can be used for any type of test including CT scans with contrast where the infusion has to go in rapidly. Ports really have come a long way.
As far as the surgery itself, they either knock you out or lightly sedate you. I have had it done both ways and honestly, there is no difference (I am on port 2). Yes, it will be sore for awhile, but that should subside quickly. It almost feels like a big bruise.
Once accessed for IV use, the entire needle and dressing should be changed every week using sterile technique. Hygiene is very crucial to prevent line infections. The person who accesses it needs to be careful not to touch the needle with non sterile gloves or any part that rests over your port.
Showering isn't too bad with an accessed port, some people de access and then re access for their showers, I just leave mine in and cover the dressing like you would a PICC line.
Hmmm....I can't think of anything else, but if you have any other questions, fire away!
Good luck with your port surgery,
Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
As far as the surgery itself, they either knock you out or lightly sedate you. I have had it done both ways and honestly, there is no difference (I am on port 2). Yes, it will be sore for awhile, but that should subside quickly. It almost feels like a big bruise.
Once accessed for IV use, the entire needle and dressing should be changed every week using sterile technique. Hygiene is very crucial to prevent line infections. The person who accesses it needs to be careful not to touch the needle with non sterile gloves or any part that rests over your port.
Showering isn't too bad with an accessed port, some people de access and then re access for their showers, I just leave mine in and cover the dressing like you would a PICC line.
Hmmm....I can't think of anything else, but if you have any other questions, fire away!
Good luck with your port surgery,
Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I personally like mine in my chest because then I can access it myself. The thing with ports is that they must be flushed every month when not in use to keep it patent. This is done either in a doctor's office or independently. I have been flushing my own since it was put in, it really is less painful to access than putting in an IV in your hand. There are different types of ports too, the newer Power ports are great, they can be used for any type of test including CT scans with contrast where the infusion has to go in rapidly. Ports really have come a long way.
As far as the surgery itself, they either knock you out or lightly sedate you. I have had it done both ways and honestly, there is no difference (I am on port 2). Yes, it will be sore for awhile, but that should subside quickly. It almost feels like a big bruise.
Once accessed for IV use, the entire needle and dressing should be changed every week using sterile technique. Hygiene is very crucial to prevent line infections. The person who accesses it needs to be careful not to touch the needle with non sterile gloves or any part that rests over your port.
Showering isn't too bad with an accessed port, some people de access and then re access for their showers, I just leave mine in and cover the dressing like you would a PICC line.
Hmmm....I can't think of anything else, but if you have any other questions, fire away!
Good luck with your port surgery,
Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
As far as the surgery itself, they either knock you out or lightly sedate you. I have had it done both ways and honestly, there is no difference (I am on port 2). Yes, it will be sore for awhile, but that should subside quickly. It almost feels like a big bruise.
Once accessed for IV use, the entire needle and dressing should be changed every week using sterile technique. Hygiene is very crucial to prevent line infections. The person who accesses it needs to be careful not to touch the needle with non sterile gloves or any part that rests over your port.
Showering isn't too bad with an accessed port, some people de access and then re access for their showers, I just leave mine in and cover the dressing like you would a PICC line.
Hmmm....I can't think of anything else, but if you have any other questions, fire away!
Good luck with your port surgery,
Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I personally like mine in my chest because then I can access it myself. The thing with ports is that they must be flushed every month when not in use to keep it patent. This is done either in a doctor's office or independently. I have been flushing my own since it was put in, it really is less painful to access than putting in an IV in your hand. There are different types of ports too, the newer Power ports are great, they can be used for any type of test including CT scans with contrast where the infusion has to go in rapidly. Ports really have come a long way.
As far as the surgery itself, they either knock you out or lightly sedate you. I have had it done both ways and honestly, there is no difference (I am on port 2). Yes, it will be sore for awhile, but that should subside quickly. It almost feels like a big bruise.
Once accessed for IV use, the entire needle and dressing should be changed every week using sterile technique. Hygiene is very crucial to prevent line infections. The person who accesses it needs to be careful not to touch the needle with non sterile gloves or any part that rests over your port.
Showering isn't too bad with an accessed port, some people de access and then re access for their showers, I just leave mine in and cover the dressing like you would a PICC line.
Hmmm....I can't think of anything else, but if you have any other questions, fire away!
Good luck with your port surgery,
Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
As far as the surgery itself, they either knock you out or lightly sedate you. I have had it done both ways and honestly, there is no difference (I am on port 2). Yes, it will be sore for awhile, but that should subside quickly. It almost feels like a big bruise.
Once accessed for IV use, the entire needle and dressing should be changed every week using sterile technique. Hygiene is very crucial to prevent line infections. The person who accesses it needs to be careful not to touch the needle with non sterile gloves or any part that rests over your port.
Showering isn't too bad with an accessed port, some people de access and then re access for their showers, I just leave mine in and cover the dressing like you would a PICC line.
Hmmm....I can't think of anything else, but if you have any other questions, fire away!
Good luck with your port surgery,
Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I personally like mine in my chest because then I can access it myself. The thing with ports is that they must be flushed every month when not in use to keep it patent. This is done either in a doctor's office or independently. I have been flushing my own since it was put in, it really is less painful to access than putting in an IV in your hand. There are different types of ports too, the newer Power ports are great, they can be used for any type of test including CT scans with contrast where the infusion has to go in rapidly. Ports really have come a long way.
<br />As far as the surgery itself, they either knock you out or lightly sedate you. I have had it done both ways and honestly, there is no difference (I am on port 2). Yes, it will be sore for awhile, but that should subside quickly. It almost feels like a big bruise.
<br />Once accessed for IV use, the entire needle and dressing should be changed every week using sterile technique. Hygiene is very crucial to prevent line infections. The person who accesses it needs to be careful not to touch the needle with non sterile gloves or any part that rests over your port.
<br />Showering isn't too bad with an accessed port, some people de access and then re access for their showers, I just leave mine in and cover the dressing like you would a PICC line.
<br />Hmmm....I can't think of anything else, but if you have any other questions, fire away!
<br />Good luck with your port surgery,
<br />Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />As far as the surgery itself, they either knock you out or lightly sedate you. I have had it done both ways and honestly, there is no difference (I am on port 2). Yes, it will be sore for awhile, but that should subside quickly. It almost feels like a big bruise.
<br />Once accessed for IV use, the entire needle and dressing should be changed every week using sterile technique. Hygiene is very crucial to prevent line infections. The person who accesses it needs to be careful not to touch the needle with non sterile gloves or any part that rests over your port.
<br />Showering isn't too bad with an accessed port, some people de access and then re access for their showers, I just leave mine in and cover the dressing like you would a PICC line.
<br />Hmmm....I can't think of anything else, but if you have any other questions, fire away!
<br />Good luck with your port surgery,
<br />Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Jenn covered all of the good stuff. I also have my port in my chest-makes access super easy. My husband and I are both trained to access it so the monthly flushes are really no big deal-we can do it on our schedule. You can request a scrip for Emla cream which numbs the area so that when it is time to get accessed there really is no pain to deal with.
Jenn covered all of the good stuff. I also have my port in my chest-makes access super easy. My husband and I are both trained to access it so the monthly flushes are really no big deal-we can do it on our schedule. You can request a scrip for Emla cream which numbs the area so that when it is time to get accessed there really is no pain to deal with.
Jenn covered all of the good stuff. I also have my port in my chest-makes access super easy. My husband and I are both trained to access it so the monthly flushes are really no big deal-we can do it on our schedule. You can request a scrip for Emla cream which numbs the area so that when it is time to get accessed there really is no pain to deal with.