title: The Port-A-Cath and Per-Q-Cath.
abstract: Venous access in acute and chronically ill patients can become problematic when attempting to maintain a reliable system. The need for safe and dependable intravascular systems has become quite evident. This article examines the Port-A-Cath (Pharmacia, Inc., St. Paul, MN) and the Per-Q-Cath (Gesco International, Inc., San Antonio, TX). These systems are preferred by several patient populations who require frequent or prolonged intravenous therapy.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Hammond
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans