Guideline for the Insertion, Management, Replacement and ...

The patient or second nurse stabilizes the port while the gripper needle is withdrawn and the last 0.5 mL of heparin is injected. Dry the site with sterile gauze once gripper needle is removed. A dressing may be required following gripper removal The port must be locked with a positive pressure technique to prevent back up of blood into the device. ................
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