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Implanted Venous Access Port

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This device is a small chamber placed beneath the skin of your chest or upper arm. An access port allows your healthcare team to inject medicines and fluids into your bloodstream easily. The port can also be used to take samples of your blood.

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Living With Your Implanted Access Port

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Watch this video to learn how to properly care for your implanted port to keep it infection free and in good working order to keep it in use for several weeks to months.

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Removing Your Implanted Access Port

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Watch this video to learn how your implanted access port will be properly removed by your healthcare provider.

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101 Nicolls Road
Stony Brook, NY 11794
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