Implanted Port Accessing and Removing the Noncoring Needle (Central Lines Skills)

When your port is accessed, it will be covered by a sterile dr y a sterile dressing.
It is recommended that an accessed port dressing be changed every 7 days or sooner if the dressing becomes loose and does not securely cover the entire cannulated por e cannulated port.
You may wish to apply topical analgesic (pain-reducing) cream prior to cannulation.
Cover with an occlusive dressing.

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