HOW TO ACCESS A PORT-A-CATH (IMPLANTED PORT)

Here's a step by step process for accessing and de-accessing a port. This is a monthly flush, but we also put a sterile dressing on for the purpose of showing how we have found the best way to have a smooth application of the dressing. We take time to show you the proper way to stay sterile, and little tips and tricks we have learned during the ten years that I have been independent with my port care.

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[nickiea]

Can’t imagine having support like this from another human.

[Schuulgurl]

I'm a doctor and honestly I think this has been one of the best teaching experiences I've had with had with a port! Thanks guys

[AmberCanaan]

I think you two gave a much better demonstration on this than I received as a nurse! Wish I would have had something like this when I was learning to access ports 15 years ago!

[laurengeddis]

As a nurse, I just want to say, this is an amazing video/tutorial. You all are beautiful and amazing. Seriously, AMAZING! I have to access a port next week, never done before. And after watching your video, I feel so much more confident. You guys are amazing.

[megawiz]

Lol I don't even have a port but I watched this anyway because I love watching all your vids

[carasmussen]

mine is a BARD Power Port. My husband has to de-access when i am done with my pump injection of chemotherapy. So far no issues with the port. Good for people to watch and know what we go through even though we are a little different. I have not used numbing cream either. The pain is so minor it isn't worth the trouble. I flush twice with saline and once with heparin.

[teresapoo]

Hello! I'm an ER nurse about to learn port access for my job and came across your video. I haven't watched any of your other videos yet but I have subscribed to The Frey Life. I don't see a lot of CF patients but I see a lot of young people who really struggle with managing chronic illness. I will certainly be sharing your channel as a resource to help patients cope. Your commitment to your wellness is unfortunately rare and absolutely inspirational. Thanks for putting it out there.

[rolandonunez]

Thanks for the video. I'm an RN in procedural dept. Recently, we've had to access ports for Pet scans. Our kits don't have sterile saline syringes. Your video helped me come up with a new way of accessing without having 2nd RN. Thank you. I hope your well.

[abbytamer]

my favorite dressing is balsamic vinaigrette

[biohazardgirl]

high five to ports!! I have a power port and boy is it nice. I haven't even had THAT much poking yet in my arms but my veins have developed crazy scar tissue so for my next CT scan I hope they just use my port :)

[chrisshirley]

Thank you guys for helping us understand these things. I'm having a port installed next week to accommodate my chemotherapy. You have helped ease my anxiety tremendously. I love that you have taken your misfortune and turned it into a mission of mercy for the rest of us who are about to undergo the same type of thing. Bless you both.

[tanyagsw]

I don't have a port but my husband (who passed away in 2013 from cancer) did I never had to access it but just watching this brings back a lot of bittersweet memories. My husband used to taste the salons when flushing and he hated it but candy always helped. I also remember the numbing cream and the smell of the tegaderm

[johncross]

VERY IMPORTANT: Sterility was broken when the sterile field got wet. When you flush the tubing and needle prior to insertion, do that over a trash can or something. If the sterile field gets when, it is considered contaminated. Bacteria from the table are permeable to the paper. I appreciate your video though. thanks, John, ER Registered Nurse

[lisadelucenay]

I think its AWESOME that you are doing a video like this. Its educational for people & people are naturally curious & wonder about this kind of stuff all the time. I understand what your going thru as far as ports & pick lines. I have had 3 pick lines, 1 central line & 2 power ports. I hope all goes well for you! God Bless!

[zoelynn]

You guys are the cutest I love your spirit. I pray that God continues to Bless you with Health and Prosperity.

[balckbettystack]

I'm getting a port put in in two days time and I can't wait. My veins are so shot from IV's every few months and more often for the last 19 years that they even have great difficulty with ultrasound.

[rdidri]

So glad I found this! I just had my port placed this morning (site is sore-ugh), but you handled the whole thing with such ease and humor. It really decreased my anxiety about the whole thing. Thanks!

[benjomacc]

My 6 year old is having a port put in soon, very educational video for a parent with a child that has CF. Many thanks as learnt some good technical terms to use when we visit for it. Hope your feeling well!

[Grim_Cyanide]

no idea why its in my reccomended but very informational and i learned a lot from this video,

[hayleysouness]

I love you guys home video it has given me the idea to do my own home port flash getting monthly kits for the port