What is Implantable port venous access device?
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A port (or port-a-cath) is a small medical appliance that is inserted under the skin to provide central venous access. The port is used to deliver intravenous medications that need to be delivered many times, such as in oncology or hematology.
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How do members experience Implantable port venous access device?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medication management | 23 | 8 | |
| Collapsed veins | 6 | 3 | |
| General health | 5 | 1 | |
| Venous insufficiency | 2 | 2 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Device malfunction | 1 | |
| Digestive problems | 1 | |
| Injection site pain | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Pain in shoulder(s) | 1 | |
| Shakiness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 9 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Aug 27, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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