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  • Title: Future dimensions in vascular access--peripheral implantable ports.
    Author: McKee J.
    Journal: J Intraven Nurs; 1991; 14(6):387-93. PubMed ID: 1748920.
    Abstract:
    The development of reliable long-term intravenous access devices is both a blessing for patients and a challenge for nurses. The peripheral implantable port is a unique vascular access device that offers some new advantages over previously developed central venous catheters. This article includes a brief review of prior advances in vascular access, as well as indications, insertion techniques, advantages, disadvantages, and nursing management of the new peripheral implantable port (Port-A-Cath P.A.S. Port, Pharmacia Deltec Inc., St. Paul, Minn.). Additionally, a retrospective study of clinical experience and complications is presented.
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