Frequently asked questions

Discharge_Backpack — Sample of a HPN backpack and mobile pump

Will I be able to shower or take a bath with a central venous access catheter?

In general, bathing and showering are allowed during infusion-free periods.
Waterproof bandages (Askina® soft waterproof, Askina® Derm) are available for all catheter types when it comes to covering the catheter exit site (puncture site with port catheters).
These enable you to take a shower without the catheter exit site getting wet. The part of the infusion hub that extrudes from the bandage is best wrapped in a gauze swab and fixed separately with a large piece of transparent bandage.

Important patient notice

The transparent bandage is generally not suitable for bathing as it can sometimes come loose from the skin.
You are able to shower or to take a bath without any risk and without further precaution if you have had a port catheter without connecting port needle and your wound has healed.

Will I be able to shower or take a bath with a central venous access catheter?

Important patient notice

The transparent bandage is generally not suitable for bathing as it can sometimes come loose from the skin. You are able to shower or to take a bath without any risk and without further precaution if you have had a port catheter without connecting port needle and your wound has healed.

The transparent bandage is generally not suitable for bathing as it can sometimes come loose from the skin.
You are able to shower or to take a bath without any risk and without further precaution if you have had a port catheter without connecting port needle and your wound has healed.