Once treatment is finished, the catheter is withdrawn. (Fig1) The subcutaneous port is then removed by gripping a tab on the underside of the port with a forceps. (Fig2) The port unravels and may be easily removed through the existing catheter exit site. (Fig3)
Current strategies to combat the extraluminal route of infection are focused on Exit Site Management, or ESM.
NexSitetm Removal
Once treatment is finished, the catheter is withdrawn. (Fig1)
The subcutaneous port is then removed by gripping a tab on the underside of the port with a forceps. (Fig2)
The port unravels and may be easily removed through the existing catheter exit site. (Fig3)