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I'm not in the medical field, but I never wore a mask when my port was accessed (the nurses did). Sure, less exposure is better, but could you explain further?
by edwhitesell 7y ago
I'm not in the medical field, but I never wore a mask when my port was accessed (the nurses did). Sure, less exposure is better, but could you explain further?
- jcims 7y agoI'm not in the medical field either, but based on my experience patients are either asked to wear a mask or turn their head away while the port is being accessed until it's removed or there is a dressing in place. Step 7 : https://www.specialove.org/wp-content/uploads/joomla/58f-PRO_CVAD_Accessing_and_Deaccessing_Ports.pdf https://www.specialove.org/wp-content/uploads/joomla/58f-PRO...