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Patients receiving chemotherapy require frequent blood draws to monitor the treatmentâs effect on the body. The port can be used for these routine blood draws. Fluids and medications, such as anti-nausea medicines and antibiotics can be given through the port.
We routinely provide patients the option to use conscious sedation during the procedure. Although many patients elect not to use sedation during port placement and do well with the procedure, others prefer to be medicated. When patients desire sedation, we rely on fentanyl and Midazolam to aid in patient comfort. Placement of Subcutaneous Ports