Port Catheter Insertions

This program explains port catheter insertions. A port catheter is also known as a port-a-cath, vital-port, smart port, or power port. The program includes the following sections: what is a port catheter, what is the anatomy of the circulatory system, how is a port catheter inserted, what are risks and complications of port catheters, and how do you take care of a port catheter.

1.	Introduction
2.	Anatomy
3.	Port
4.	Procedure
5.	Risks and Complications
6.	After the Procedure
7.	Summary

Port Catheter Insertions

PICC Line

PICC for Outpatient

SICC Line

Internal Jugular Central Catheter

Moderate Sedation

Cardiac Catheterization - Coronary Angiography

Preparing for Surgery

The Patient's Role In Preventing Infection at the Hospital

Discharge Instructions - General

Patient Safety

Medication Safety

Preventing Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line - Pediatrics

Catheter Line Care at Home