Equipment 8-702 - Port Access Kit

CMH EMS & MIH Protocols


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Change Log:

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Description of change
04/05/18pdfPer CMH Vascular Access Team, added comment to use at least a 10 ml syringe and use a push-pull method.
11/27/19pdfAdded comment that port could be accessed prior to IV attempts at the request of the patient.
07/04/20Renumbered the section to allow for future additions.
08/08/20pdfAdded content (without substantive modification) from old Section 8-320 - Port Access Kit.
06/15/21pdfMoved to emsprotocols.online
03/17/23Changed link to NS.
03/19/23Changed link for LR.

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