Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:medical_device
|
| gptkbp:accessibleBy |
Non-coring needle
|
| gptkbp:advantage |
Allows repeated vascular access
Hidden under the skin Reduced infection risk compared to external catheters |
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
Port-a-Cath
Subcutaneous port |
| gptkbp:category |
Central venous access device
Implantable medical device |
| gptkbp:commonInsertionSite |
gptkb:Subclavian_vein
Jugular vein Arm vein |
| gptkbp:complication |
Infection
Thrombosis Catheter occlusion Device malfunction |
| gptkbp:component |
gptkb:reservoir
gptkb:Catheter Silicone septum |
| gptkbp:insertedBy |
gptkb:artery
Surgeon Interventional radiologist |
| gptkbp:insertedUnder |
General anesthesia
Local anesthesia |
| gptkbp:introducedIn |
1980s
|
| gptkbp:material |
Plastic
Titanium Silicone |
| gptkbp:regulates |
FDA approved
|
| gptkbp:removes |
Surgeon
Interventional radiologist |
| gptkbp:requires |
Flushing to maintain patency
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
Chemotherapy
Blood transfusion Parenteral nutrition Blood sampling Long-term intravenous therapy |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Central_Venous_Catheter
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Implantable port
|