goodnuff77 Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Thought I'd post this link for people that dont know what a port or picc line is. http://www.norcalvascular.com/expertise/pid:305/id:455/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issie Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichGotsPots Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 thanks I officially never want one of those even if it helps, ouch especially the PORT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodnuff77 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 My Dr wanted to stay away from the Picc because it's not good for long term and the infection risks. But the Port wasn't that painful. To change the needles my nurse uses emla cream(Lidocaine). So even the change in needles is painless. I found it does help me some. But I'm sure others will have great luck with a port for Saline. My biggest complaint is it takes 4 hours per liter. So even if I was feeling better I'm still in bed for4 to 8 hours at a time on average. But like any treatment theres advantages and disadvantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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