where is a mediport inserted
Medi-ports are placed to gain venous access. These ports can be used for chemotherapy treatments, long-term antibiotic use, fluid therapy, or blood draws. To access your Medi-port, a special needle will be used. For these procedures the Medi-port is usually placed in the upper chest. A Medi-port is a small medical appliance (reservoir) placed in a pocket made beneath the skin. The catheter part is tunneled underneath the skin and connects the port to a large vein. Usually the jugular or subclavian vein will be used. The patient will usually have an anesthesiologist with them.