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Care and management of children with a totally implanted central venous access device: portacath
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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.
Why you should read this article
to understand the reasons for port insertion
to understand the importance of port placement
to understand the importance of preoperative preparation and providing information to parents and children
to learn more about post-operative care
to learn more about what actions to take if there are complications with a port.
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