portacath info
Hi everyone, I had a portacath inserted about 3 weeks ago for IV anti-biotics and will be restarting chemo next week. Last night area around poratcath was very sensitive and I had a stinging sensat...
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Hi. It will be obvious if there is a problem. I had my portacath put in on 22 Jan. Then had another surgery on 3 June because it had flipped over after my stitches burst. I got an infection in it after the second surgery. It was red, hot and pulsating - just like normal wound infections. The infection has now cleared. But my nurses wouldn't use it while it was infected as there is a risk that the infection could get into the blood stream when they pierce the skin. It is very prominent, still pulls a bit when I roll over in bed and is sore and sensitive at times. Mine is also constantly blocked with a fibrin sheath. Despite all my issues with it, it is still definitely better than cannulas in my arm as my veins are shot and I still have seven treatments to go. Just mention your concerns to the nurses and they'll check if it is ok.
Good luck with it
Nadine