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Treatment through a portacath (totally implantable venous access device TIVAD)

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Version 5

Date Summary of changes
20/07/2021

Patient information reviewed in tandem with eviQ education CVAD modules by nursing reference committee with consumer consultation. Content updated as follows:

  • Title updated to "Portacath (totally implantable venous access device TIVAD)"
  • Terminology updated to replace IVP with TIVAD/portacath throughout 
  • Wording standardised across all CVAD related patient information
  • Image updated
  • Problems and complications replaced by "Important things to look out for" steps for emergency self care included

Version number changed to V.5. Next review in 2 years.
30/11/2023 Patient information reviewed and updated in tandem with eviQ Education CVAD modules, new format style. Next review in 2 years.

Version 4

Date Summary of changes
26/05/2010 Published on eviQ.
14/06/2011 Updated and placed in new template, changed to version 2.
26/10/2016 Reviewed, changes to format and content. Next review in 2 years. 
31/05/2017 Transferred to new eviQ website. Version number change to v.4.

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06 May 2025