CF patients

[Tom and Louise Oak]

What is everyone's practice with CF patients?   We have a 20 year old that we placed a pICC line in for antibiotic therapy. This is the 2nd one we have placed for a recurrent infection.   His mother who is an RN was wondering about a port. She is asking if there is evidence that demonstrates whether a port would be more beneficial than a PICC line. She knows that if the PICC line should get infected it can be easily removed whereas a port would require a surgeon to remove it. However, the port does have it's benefits in terms of his lifestyle etc.   Thanks in advance   Louise Oak RN, CINA (c) Vascular Access Nurse Sault Area Hospital X4399