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Ellie F · 01-20-2011, 08:46 AM

Hi Marcia
I also had the same concerns as Sheila.I have a port in which I flush every week firstly with saline then a heparin solution.They always draw blood first to ensure it's in the right place before transfusing vit h. I have never had any cream or local anaesthetic applied.

Ellie

01-20-2011, 08:46 AM	#4
Ellie F Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,526	Re: Port doesn't return blood Hi Marcia I also had the same concerns as Sheila.I have a port in which I flush every week firstly with saline then a heparin solution.They always draw blood first to ensure it's in the right place before transfusing vit h. I have never had any cream or local anaesthetic applied. Ellie