Nursing - Critical & Intensive Care
This CD-ROM instructional program offers the learner information about the care and maintenance of an implanted port. Mastery of the program will enable the learner to:
- Understand the purpose of a subcutaneous port.
- Identify anatomical landmarks surrounding the embedded port.
- Identify when the principles of medical and surgical asepsis are utilized.
- Discuss the assessment required to detect infections.
- Discuss the appropriate steps required to maintain port patency.
- Describe the technique used for insertion and removal of the Huber needle.
- Explain the nursing responsibilities related to the Huber needle dressing, changing infusion connectors, and obtaining blood samples.
