This is me accessing my power port for IV antibiotics via central venous catheter. It takes me about 10 minutes. I do it 3 times a week so that when I have it out I can have a decent shower as well as go to the sauna and swim. I am getting treatment for chronic Lyme disease and I am getting better. I wanted to post this video for demonstration to family and friends as well as reassurance to new people diagnosed with a medical problem. I was scared to become a nurse and yet I am doing simple medical procedures such as putting an IV tube in my chest. Such is life. We have more capability then we think. Life is a blessing; live and enjoy.
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TY for sharing! will be starting this soon
Thanks for making this video. Looks like you have this down “pat”. Just one suggestion that might help the needle insertion go a little smoother. i would put lidocaine 2.5% on about ten – 15 minutes before going through the procedure. Once you put the cream on and it numbs the skin, you should be able to sterilize. Numbing the skin made a big difference for me.
Thanks for making this video. Now I know what I’m gonna have to do in the comming months/years.
Yes you do know me. We all forget names. Thanks for the comment on my video. So far IV treatment is helping – so I can’t complain at all. Maybe 3 months left. Hope it helps with the fatigue. I will likely see you soon.
Hey I KNOW you!! But I always forget your name, along with forgetting everything else in life. I recognized your voice right away but i couldn’t place it, and I couldn’t yet see your face so i had no clues there, then suddenly it hit me. Great video btw!! I hadn’t seen that before. I hope you’re doing ok these days.