How to De-access a Chemotherapy Port After Infusion

How to de access a chemotherapy port after infusion for trained professionals.

Supplies Needed

Mask

Clean Gloves

Alcohol Pad

Saline Flush

Heparin Flush

Band-Aid

Sharps Container

Perform Hand Hygiene

Wash your hands thoroughly according to your facility’s hand hygiene protocol.

Gather Supplies

Collect all necessary supplies before beginning the procedure. This helps ensure the process is done effectively in maintains clean technique.

Apply PPE

Put on your mask and clean gloves.

Clean the Port

Clean the port site with an alcohol pad according to protocol.

Flush the Port

Flush the port with Saline flush first, followed by Heparin flush to maintain patency. This will be according to your facility’s policy.

Remove the Dressing

Carefully remove the dressing covering the port while stabilizing the skin and the site.

Stabilize the Port for Huber Needle Removal

Place your non-dominant index and thumb on the safety circle and press against patient skin.

Remove the Huber Needle

Using your dominant index finger and thumb, pinch the wings of the Huber needle. Pull the wings straight back until you hear the safety click, indicating the needle has engaged the safety mechanism.

Dispose of the Needle

Immediately place the Huber needle into a sharps container.

Cover the Site

Place a Band-Aid over the access site.