title: Future dimensions in vascular access--peripheral implantable ports.
abstract: The development of reliable long-term intravenous access devices is both a blessing for patients and a challenge for nurses. The peripheral implantable port is a unique vascular access device that offers some new advantages over previously developed central venous catheters. This article includes a brief review of prior advances in vascular access, as well as indications, insertion techniques, advantages, disadvantages, and nursing management of the new peripheral implantable port (Port-A-Cath P.A.S. Port, Pharmacia Deltec Inc., St. Paul, Minn.). Additionally, a retrospective study of clinical experience and complications is presented.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McKee
mesh_terms: D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000451:nursing*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011300:Preoperative Care