Technique/Maintenance Central IVs

implanted port

Pronunciation

(m'plnt-d prt)

Definitions

Catheter surgically placed into a vessel, body cavity, or organ and attached to a reservoir, which is placed under the skin.

Application

The implanted port was accessed with a safety needle that uses a noncoring needle.

Keep in Mind

Implanted ports must be accessed with special needles that are noncoring.

*NOTE: Refer to Bonus PICC, Tunneled Catheter, and Port Placements for picture of port.