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| Hickman line. Just before removal. |
This photo was taken just before Owen had his central medication line changed over from a "Hickman" to a "Port". The bandage on a Hickman line is nice and neat for 2 days then it starts lifting and loosening off. So we start taping and repairing until he sees a nurse who removes the bandage, and cleans up his skin before applying a new bandage. Then they flush his line. This takes about an hour..... And you have to be home, waiting for them...
Now, Owen has no cords hanging out of his body. Life with a port is a lot easier. Because it is under his skin, it only needs to be "accessed" once a month rather than weekly. He does not have to tie it back to his clothes and it will not get ripped or torn out accidently (Yes it happens). It will be under his skin for the next 2.5 years... as he needs medication in it once a month. You can see the bump where the "Port" is in the photo on the right. It is in a safe spot on his body, but it should not he knocked so rough play is off the books.. supposedly.. We are constantly reminding him and Joel....
Now, Owen has no cords hanging out of his body. Life with a port is a lot easier. Because it is under his skin, it only needs to be "accessed" once a month rather than weekly. He does not have to tie it back to his clothes and it will not get ripped or torn out accidently (Yes it happens). It will be under his skin for the next 2.5 years... as he needs medication in it once a month. You can see the bump where the "Port" is in the photo on the right. It is in a safe spot on his body, but it should not he knocked so rough play is off the books.. supposedly.. We are constantly reminding him and Joel....
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