Impact of the shape of the needle tip on the efficacy of flushing implantable port chambers.

CONCLUSIONS: The presence of a bevel at the needle tip is a key factor for ensuring efficient flushing of the port. The absence of a bevel may increase hydraulic resistance and deposits in the port chamber. Implantable port flushing protocols must take this notion into account if the patency of port chambers is to be maintained. The clinical impact of this study has yet to be determined.
PMID: 27646926 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - September 21, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: J Vasc Access Source Type: research