JAMA Network on Instagram: "A portacath or “port” provides intravenous access to a large vein in the body to deliver chemotherapy, blood products, antibiotics, and IV fluids. Large veins are better for
![A chemo port catheter .It is used to give intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, chemotherapy, and other drugs. It is also used for taking blood samples. Stock Photo | Adobe Stock A chemo port catheter .It is used to give intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, chemotherapy, and other drugs. It is also used for taking blood samples. Stock Photo | Adobe Stock](https://as1.ftcdn.net/v2/jpg/04/99/12/50/1000_F_499125015_P9Cx7751KKVpisKnud2FAW62O32NKHS5.jpg)
A chemo port catheter .It is used to give intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, chemotherapy, and other drugs. It is also used for taking blood samples. Stock Photo | Adobe Stock
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