This customizable document, Huber Needle Insertion for Implanted Vascular Access Devices, is taken from MCN Healthcare’s Home Infusion Therapy Policy and Procedure Manual. For more than 20 years, MCN has been the health care industry’s leading provider of policy and procedure templates, forms, competencies and other compliance tools.

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	DEFINITION: Huber needles are used to administer chemotherapy, antibiotics and TPN through an implanted port. POLICY: Only IV certified Registered Nurses may perform this procedure. The Huber needle can be left in place for seven 7 days. The transparent dressing will be changed every seven 7 days, or prn. When the device is not being used, the Huber extension tubing clamp will stay closed. Equipment: Huber needle Gloves Central line dressing tray Sodium Chloride 0.9% - injection Heparin Extension tubing Tincture of Benzoin swabs and steri-strips optional Rigid sharps...
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	...and length of needle Amount of normal saline and heparin flush Client's response to procedure Instructions given to client Routine Maintenance: Flush device with 5 mL heparin 100 units per mL every four 4 weeks. If port will be used intermittently, follow manufacturer's instructions for flushing. Removing Huber Needle: Remove dressing. Observe for any draining/discharge. Stabilize device with non-dominant hand. Grasp needle with dominant hand. Pull the needle out perpendicular...