My understanding was that it will also require a specific "power injectable hueber needle"--Who will be responsible for insuring that the "proper" access is used?--Sounds like a nightmare scenario in the making!
--
Robbin K. George RN
Vascular Access Resource
Alexandria Hospital Virginia
Robbin K. George RN
Vascular Access Resource
Alexandria Hospital Virginia
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From: "Anna Liang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> I wonder how practical it is to have one particular
> brand of port that is approved for power injection.
> Since the port is implanted underneath the skin,
> clinicians will not be able to identify the brand
> unless there is 'official documentation' with the
> patient all the time.
> So it means when a patient comes in with a port, we
> can not take the patient's word for it (or even the
> MD?)
> do patients always carry the port ID card with them?
> In reality, I don't think so.
> and even if the port is confirmed as suitable for
> power injection, but a facility does not have a
> specific P&P, will you connect the power injector to
> the port?
>
>
>
> --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > Bard is developing a port which can be used for
> > power injections from what I
> > have been told.
> > We are hoping it gets FDA approval before our March
> > meeting here so it can
> > be show-cased
> > during the vendor portion of the meeting. Kathy
> > Mohn-NEVVAN
> >
>
>
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