Question

A patient receiving hemodialysis is being taught about the access port. ● What are ways the patient needs to be educated to protect the permanent dialysis access port?

Answer 1

Answer: It is important to protect the permanent dialysis access port because it may cause discomfort due to infection. The dialysis access port can be protected by maintaining proper hygiene. It should not be touched randomly, and if touched, precautions should be taken such as washing hand to prevent any kind of infection and the area should be cleaned. Patient should be informed that he should not sleep on the side of port because this will exert pressure on it which may result into blood clot.

Patient should be educated that he should not lift heavy things aur should not suddenly sit or stand. He should take precautions while doing work. Patient needs to be cautious everytime so that he may not scratch the access port unintentionally due to itching near by areas.