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Yes, so long as it is flushing good, you can still use it...It could be like mine and just be very positional.

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Q: Can you use a mediport if you do not get blood return?
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What is a mediport?

a mediport is used like an iv. ivs have to be changed frequently but a mediport is inside you and you use a different needle that has to be changed less.


How do you flush a mediport?

Mediports are used for treatments such as chemotherapy, blood transfusions and intravenous medication. It is flushed out with normal saline or heparin.


Where can one download Mediport?

A person can download what is known as a Mediport by paying a visit to sites that currently sponsor such products and then selecting the download button from there.


What is the cpt code used for mediport removal?

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What is return blood?

Return blood, most likely, refers to the venous blood that is returned to the heart.


How do you de access a mediport?

You pull the needle that you accessed the port with out.


How do you de-access a mediport?

You pull the needle that you accessed the port with out.


What are the blood vessels that direct blood to the heart?

Veins - return deoxygenated blood to the heart to be reoxygenated. In contrast to arteries that bring the oxgenated blood from the heart, to the rest of the body for use.


What return blood to the heart?

Veins return blood to the heart.The pulmonary veins.


How often should mediport access be changed?

Every 96 hours


What is the correct icd 9 code for removal of a mediport cathater?

V58.81


Can you administer tpn and other medication through a double lumen mediport?

yes