Some medical treatments, such as chemotherapy, necessitate repeated doses of intravenous (IV) medication for a long period of time. A portacath is a small piece of medical equipment that can help make this operation easier for doctors and more convenient for patients. A portacath is a device that sits under the skin on the chest. A portacath's entrance, or port, allows medicine to pass through before closing. Silicone is used to make it. The slender plastic catheter component allows healthcare workers to thread it through huge veins like the superior vena cava. People can get care more easily thanks to the catheter. This system has the advantage of reducing the amount of times a nurse or other team member must inject a needle into your vein to administer medication or obtain a blood sample for testing. This is referred to as a needle stick by medical professionals. If you need a lot of needle sticks, have weak or damaged veins, or are afraid of needles, the catheter will help (trypanophobia). Each catheter type has its own collection of risks and side effects. Infections, blockages, and clots are all possibilities. A knot in the catheter under your skin or the catheter or port shifting are less common issues. Different Types of Portacath: Single-lumen port: This is the most common type of port, and it allows patients to undergo only one type of IV therapy at a time. Double lumen: This form is useful for people who are receiving two types of IV therapy at the same time or who require infusions or nutrients while they are undergoing treatment. Power port: This can handle high-pressure injections, such as those used in CT scans with contrast dye.

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