What is PowerPort?
Category: Equipment
A PowerPort® is a device implanted under the skin to allow medication delivery direct into the bloodstream. A PowerPort® can stay in place permanently and is used in chronic conditions including MS and cancer for individuals who require frequent injections.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medication management | 2 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with PowerPort
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal adhesions | 1 |
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