Our ambulatory infusion area is getting more peritoneal ports for chemo infusion into the peritoneal cavity. How do you check for placement when there is not a fluid return. The Bard Peritoneal catheter instructions state to be careful not to cause air embolis. The only check they advise if you are unsure is a radiographic dye study. Some of the nurses that work with these ports have been injecting a small amount of air and listening over the abdomen with a stethoscope.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Mary Lynn Johnson RN, BSN, CRNI
Brenda Tully RN
IV Therapy
Deaconess, Spokane, Wa
