Infusaport is a device used for long-term access to the bloodstream.
The venous system is often accessed to obtain blood, administer medications and perform other medical procedures. Usually the peripheral veins in the arms or legs are accessed.
Once in place, an Infusaport helps to deliver intravenous administration of chemotherapy or other medications, IV nutrition, blood products, as well as taking blood samples for testing.
It is made of two components - the port and the catheter. The port is 2cm wide and made of metal and plastic. It has a central chamber for injections. It is placed beneath the skin, normally on the right side of the chest wall.
It can be used multiple times with a specialised needle. The port can be felt and sometimes seen under the skin. The catheter is a soft hollow tube which runs down the vein towards the heart.