Port Needles

Abstract

Protracted chemotherapy regimens are new treatment modalities used to treat patients with cancer. These treatments are preferred because of the ease of administration and limited side effects in the outpatient setting. Sixty patients were treated with continuous infusion chemotherapy via implanted infusion ports at Marmara University Hospital Outpatient Chemotherapy Unit in Istanbul, Turkey, from January 2000 to December 2001. Although usage of Huber needles for central venous catheters was limited to between 48 and 72 hours, needles were not removed unless there were signs of inflammatory reaction. The needles remained in place for 28 days (1-49 days) on average. No catheter infections, signs of local irritation, or thrombus formation were observed despite prolonged stay of the Huber needles. Huber needles can be left in place up to several weeks without any untoward effects as long as proper aseptic technique is used.

Experimental research on preventing mechanical phlebitis arising from indwelling needles in intravenous therapy by external application of mirabilite

“…Based on the clinical statistical data, the incidence of phlebitis is as high as 80% (17). Phlebitis can be divided into mechanical, chemical, and infectious by cause (18). The majority of the phlebitis cases caused by intravenous indwelling needles are mechanical phlebitis and acute aseptic inflammation.…”

Manutenção da permeabilidade dos dispositivos de acesso venoso central em pacientes com câncer

“…O conhecimento atualizado do enfermeiro para os cuidados adequados com os DAVC, a presença de grupos de experts nas instituições de saúde e pacientes bem orientados em relação aos cuidados são fundamentais na prevenção de complicações relacionadas a estes cateteres [23][24][25] . Para o gerenciamento do cuidado no manejo diário dos DAVC é necessário que a equipe de enfermagem seja estimulada a manter-se atualizada, criar estratégias para a educação continuada, estimular a mudança de comportamento, implementar novas tecnologias e instituir protocolos que possam auxiliar procedimentos baseado em evidências científicas [26][27][28] , visto que dados do Instituto do Câncer estima 420 mil novos caso de câncer entre 2018-2019 29 .…”

Access technique and its problems in parenteral nutrition – Guidelines on Parenteral Nutrition, Chapter 9

“…The transparent dressing should be replaced at similar intervals [28], [29], [30], [31], [32]. If no nutrient solution and only drugs (cytostatic) are administered via the port, the port needle can be left in situ for 2 weeks [33], [34], [35]. Extremely good long-term usability and high patient acceptance have been observed with correct handling [36].…”