Forgot one point: No where does it say to inject
air to test anything.
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Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 11:41 AM
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Subject: Spam: peritoneal port check
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
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