Below are links to online resources that will enrich your learning experience related to accessing implantable ports. Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader will be required to open many of the files found on the links below. You can download the latest version of the Adobe Reader here

General Port Information:

• "A Brief Introduction to Ports" Courtesy Bard Access Systems
• Port-a Cath Clinician Information Guide
• Bard PowerPort Nursing Guide
• Bard PowerPort Patient Guide

Non-Coring Needle Information:

• Gripper Safety Needle
• Bard Mini-Loc Needle Video
• Understanding Needle Clearance

References:

Arch, P. (2007) Port navigation: Let the journey begin. Clinical Journal of Oncology

     Nursing: 11(4), p. 485-488. Retrieved on March 23, 2008 from EBSCOHost Databases

Bard Access Systems. (2003) Ports. Retrieved on March 23, 2008 from

     http://www.bardaccess.com/

Bard Access Systems. (2007). PowerPort: Implanted port with open-ended catheter, Nursing

     guide. Retrieved on March 23, 2008 from http://www.bardaccess.com/

Bard Access Systems. (1995). BardPort low profile port with groshong catheter: Steps for

     implantation using radiological technique. Retrieved on March 23 from:

     http://www.bardaccess.com/pdfs/other/wall-bardport-grosh.pdf

Camp-Sorrell, D. (2004) Access device guidelines: Recommendations for nursing practice

     and education.Pittsburgh, Pa: Oncology Nursing Press

Deltec, Inc. (2003). Understanding needle clearance. Retrieved on March 20, 2008 from

     http://www.smiths-medical.com/education-resources/downloads/infusion- systems/port-cath-needles.html

Deltec, Inc... (2004). Safety needle: Needle selection. Retrieved on March 20, 2008 from

     http://www.smiths-medical.com/education-resources/downloads/infusion-systems/port-cath-needles.html

Gorski, L. (2005). Pocket guide to home infusion therapy. .Boston, MA: Jones & Bartlett.

Infusion Nurses Society. (2006). Infusion nursing standards of practice. Journal of Infusion

     Nursing:29(1S):S1–S92. Retrieved on March 23 from EBSCOHost Databases

Lamont, J., et al. (2003). A randomized trial of valved vs nonvalved implantable ports for

     vascular access. BaylorUniversity Medical Proceedings, 16(4), p. 384-387. Retrieved on

     March 23, 2006 from EBSCOHosts Databases.

O’Grady, N., et al. (2002) Guidelines for the prevention of intravascular catheter-related

     infections. Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly

     Report. 51(RR-10), p.1-29

Rosenthal, K. (2006). What you need to know about ports. Nursing 2006, 36:1, p. 20-21.

     Retrieved on March 23, 2008 from EBSCOHost database,

     http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdf?vid=4&hid=8&sid=3e255eeb-deee-4e62-a2f8-3c26124f3b35%40sessionmgr2

SmithsMedical. (2004). Clinician information: Port-a-cath, port-a-cath II, and pro-port

     implantable venous access systems, p.a.s. port implantable peripheral access systems.

     Retrieved on March 19 from: http://www.smiths-medical.com/education-resources/downloads/vascular-access/port-systems.html

Welker, D. (2004). Trouble Shooting Vascular Access Devices. Smiths Medical, Inc.

     Retrieved on March 22, 2008 from http://www.smiths-medical.com/educationresources/downloads/index.html