Implanted vascular access device (IVAD or port)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36613
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Minor Procedures.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0421
- Available Online
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An IVAD is a small device placed in a vein just above your heart. This pamphlet explains the benefits, how it works, how to get ready for surgery, what to expect during and after surgery, care at home, and taking care of your port.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Minor Procedures
- Alternate Title
- Port
- Port-a-cath
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Vascular Access Device
- Neoplasms - therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Drug infusion pumps
- Cancer--Treatment
- Abstract
- An IVAD is a small device placed in a vein just above your heart. This pamphlet explains the benefits, how it works, how to get ready for surgery, what to expect during and after surgery, care at home, and taking care of your port.
- Notes
- Previous title: Implanted vascular access device (IVAD or "port")
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Minor Procedures, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0421
