RN-BSN2006

Lol:)I have tried from 3/4 in to 1 1/2 inch and they have resulted in the same complication. I was only able to access this once since he's had it. Yes I couldn't believe the order for q 3 days. I even called to verify this as well because every PAC I've ever had has been for q 7 days. I'm a home health nurse. My associates have both tried to access him as well and have gotten the same result as me. We are all at our ends wits with this. I just can't figure out why the radiology dept was able to access it and then when I tried I had the same problem as before.

Thanks for ur response. I guess I'm confused because after I attempted to access it they were able to place one. When I removed the one they placed I had the exact same issue as before. I'm at my end wits with the situation.

My patient has a new porta cath placed 3 weeks ago for vanc infusions. The order is to change huber needle every 3 days. I attempted to access porta cath and I get a beautiful blood return, however, when I flush the site begins to rise significantly. I have been unable to access this. Patient was sent to radiology for a study. He was told he had a hematoma and was sent home with a new access in place. Could the issue I had be due to my technique or a complication with his port??