New implantable device for long-term vascular access in children

We report on our experience in the use of a new system of a totally implantable device for repeated vascular access in children, developed in 1989 by Pharmacia and named P.A.S. Port (Peripheral Access System Port). The P.A.S. Port is far smaller than other systems and has been designed for periphera...

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Published inEuropean journal of pediatric surgery Vol. 2; no. 3; p. 183
Main Authors Reinberg, O, Beck, D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1992
Subjects
Adolescent
Catheterization, Peripheral - instrumentation
Catheters, Indwelling
Child
Child, Preschool
Equipment Design
Female
Humans
Infant
Male
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Summary:We report on our experience in the use of a new system of a totally implantable device for repeated vascular access in children, developed in 1989 by Pharmacia and named P.A.S. Port (Peripheral Access System Port). The P.A.S. Port is far smaller than other systems and has been designed for peripheral location in the arm. This avoids unsightly pectoral scars particularly in girls and allows insertion under local anesthesia. It is an interesting alternative to the Port-a-Cath for children older than 5 years of age. It is easily accepted by the patient as well as by the caring team.
ISSN:0939-7248
DOI:10.1055/s-2008-1063436