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What is the accessing and flushing recommendation for the hepatic port?

April 26, 2017flushing hepatic port recommendation

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What is the accessing and flushing recommendation for the hepatic port?

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Access hepatic port every week. Flush with 10 cc 0.9% NaCl, followed by 5 cc 100 units/cc heparin. If medications or chemotherapy is given through port, flush port immediately after medication completion with same flush protocol.