A patient guide to visiting interventional radiology for vascular access procedures — what IR is, what types of catheter procedures are done there, how to prepare, what the environment looks like, and what to expect during and after.
A patient guide to therapeutic apheresis — what it is, the different types (therapeutic plasma exchange, LDL apheresis, red cell exchange, photopheresis), what vascular access is needed, what to expect during the procedure, and how to manage side effects.
A patient guide to subcutaneous infusion (hypodermoclysis) — delivering fluids and medications under the skin instead of into a vein. How it works, who it's for, what can be given, site care, and what to expect.
A patient guide to preparing for implanted port placement — pre-operative instructions, what happens on the day of surgery, anesthesia options, recovery, incision care, and when the port can first be used.
A patient guide to preparing for PICC line placement — what happens before, during, and immediately after the procedure, what to wear, what to expect, and how to prepare to minimize anxiety and ensure a smooth experience.
What patients need to know about implanted port removal — why ports are removed, what the procedure involves, what to expect during recovery, and wound care after removal.
A patient guide to PICC line removal — when and why PICCs are removed, what the procedure involves, what to expect immediately afterward, and when to seek help if something does not feel right.
A patient guide to blood draws and lab tests in the context of IV therapy — how blood is collected, what to expect when drawn from a PICC or port, managing difficult veins and needle anxiety, and understanding common lab results.