Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 28, Issue 1 , Pages 27-31, March 2009

Power Injectable Portal Systems

  • Kathleen A. Johnson, BS, RN, CRN

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Kathleen A. Johnson, BS, RN, CRN, is the Vascular Nurse Coordinator at the Minneapolis Veterans Administration Medical Center, MN

Received 28 April 2008; received in revised form 4 October 2008; accepted 14 October 2008.

Abstract 

This article describes the new technological advancements of portal systems. Implantable port devices provide intravenous access for chemotherapy administration, medication infusions, and have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in radiologic and diagnostic power injection studies. Development of the power injectable portal systems, device use, accessing and de-accessing, scope of practice, and pinch off syndrome are discussed.

Keywords: Portal system, Pinch off syndrome, Access and de-access

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PII: S1546-0843(08)00151-X

doi:10.1016/j.jradnu.2008.10.003

Journal of Radiology Nursing
Volume 28, Issue 1 , Pages 27-31, March 2009

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