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  1. Port-A-Cath

    KaraB posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I was hoping someone had some advice on a port-a-cath issue. The patient has had her port for 2 years and is now complaining of burning when flushing and during infusions running at a high rate. A dye study was done and everything looks fine. ...

  2. Why Do Some Portacaths Have No Blood Returns but Flushing Well? Is it Safe to Use?

    arms posted a topic in Oncology

    Some portacaths that I accessed have no blood return, but is flushing well. Sometimes have but need to reposition the patient, raise the arms, twist the head to either left or right, lower the headpart and then you will get blood return. Even if...