nursechie replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing
Hi Col 3, The original posting is for Palliative Patient and this was the Protocol approved by the Health Authority in BC. The manufacturer of the subcutaneous port was also consulted with regards to the concern you mentioned on the drugs staying on...
nursechie replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing
When you use subcutaneous port, you need to prime the tubing with the Medication you will be using, so we do not flush. What I noticed from your posting is - the same port is used to give different meds. This is VERY unsafe as different meds is pu...