VASCULAR ACCESS SERVICE

1. Simple infections needing one to two weeks of antibiotics
2. Deep infections needing six or eight weeks of antibiotics
3. Short or long chemotherapy
4. IV nutrition - proteins, fats, carbohydrates
5. Other infusions for rheumatological or hematological or endocrine conditions

• For very short treatments, a Leaderflex is used which is like a longer IV line made of better quality material (soft polyurethane) and which can be kept for one to four weeks.
• For longer treatments, a PICC line is preferable. To reduce infection rate particularly in cancer patients, a Port is the most preferable device.

• The patient is counselled about pros and cons of the device, and post-care of the device and a written consent is obtained
• Aseptic precautions are taken in OT or ICU & seldinger technique is used with guidewire
• Ultrasound and/or C-arm guidance may be used to ensure accurate line placement. X-ray may be taken.

Leaderflex: Rs. 12,800 - all inclusive

PICC line: ICU/OPD insertion:

• Rs. 24,000 (Vygon),
• Rs. 30,000 (Bard Groshong),
• Rs. 29,000 (Arrow non-coated),
• Rs. 32,900 (Arrow coated) - all inclusive

PICC Under GA: additional Rs. 7,500

Port insertion under GA: Rs. 28,000 plus

• Cost of Port: Rs 12,000 to Rs. 28,000 depending on company
• Consumables, Blood Tests & X- Ray cost as per use
• all inclusive of materials, insertion charges, special chlorhexidine dressings

• Our team can provide complete home care including flushing of device and dressings at your home
• Patients must beware of infections and line breakages
• In case of fever or damage to line, please report to our 24x7 casualty

All adults and children and even newborn babies can have vascular access devices inserted to improve the quality of their care, reduce the pain and repeated pricking and minimise the infections.

We have specialists for all such patients.