When to Heparinize a Port?

Heparin helps to prevent a blood clot from forming which could clog or block the line. Your child's port must be flushed after each IV (intravenous) treatment. If the port is not being used for IV treatments, you must flush it once a month. Heparin flushes come to you in pre-filled "unit dose" syringes.

How often do you Heparinize implanted port?

Flush your port with heparin (a blood thinner) between each port use. Your port also needs to be flushed with heparin every 4 weeks when it is not being used regularly. You will use a syringe to push a small amount of saline or heparin into the port and catheter.

Do you Heparinize a port?

Your port must be flushed to prevent infection and keep blood from clotting. Flush your port once a day when it is accessed and monthly when it is not accessed. It must also be flushed after blood is drawn or medications are given through it. The heparin syringes do not need to be refrigerated.