Camel Patch:Mediport Placement from blood patch procedure Watch Video
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Description: What is a mediport?nnA mediport or central venous catheter is placed under the skin in an outpatient surgical procedure. Some children who have shorter treatment courses may have a PICC line placed instead, which can be inserted and removed without a surgical procedure. Both provides a comfortable, convenient way to receive medications such as chemotherapy, fluids, and from which blood samples can be taken. A short needle called a Huber Needle is used to “access” the port. A special numbing
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