PIF Categories: OPAT and IV Therapy
Totally implanted central venous access device (portacath)
You have been advised that the most effective way for you to get your treatment is through a totally implanted venous access device called a portacath or port. What is […]
Peripheral intravenous (IV) midline catheter (adults only)
You have been advised that the most effective way for you to get your treatment is through a peripheral device called a midline catheter. What is a midline? It’s a […]
Hospital at Home – OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy) service
Introduction You have been referred to the Hospital at Home / Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) service for consideration of either Intravenous (IV) drug / antibiotic treatment or more than […]
Removal of a tunnelled cuffed catheter (HICKMAN)
Information about what happens when you no longer need your HICKMAN line. You have been treated using a special type of catheter called a Hickman line. It has been decided […]
Looking after your peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
Read our guide below about looking after your peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the […]
Going home with a peripheral intravenous (IV) cannula
Read our guide below about going home with a peripheral intravenous (IV) cannula. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the […]
Cellulitis and how we treat it
Read our guide below about cellulitis and how to treat it. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the right. What […]