title: Accessing implanted ports: still a source of controversy.
abstract: In delivering safe care to their patients, oncology nurses should be familiar with the proper use and maintenance of implanted ports. Yet, despite the ubiquitous presence of implanted ports, accessing techniques and patency maintenance remain controversial. Additional research is needed to establish practices based on evidence.
authors.affiliation: Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Washington, USA. setheisenberg@comcast.net
authors.forename: Seth
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Eisenberg
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007239:Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents