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CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING BEFORE PLACING THE PUMP
The pump should be no more than 2.5 cm from the
surface of the skin.
Avoid positioning the incision line directly over the refill
or bolus septum.
The refill port should be accessible after implantation.
CREATE A SUBCUTANEOUS POCKET FOR THE PUMP.
When possible, the incision should be along relaxed skin
tension lines and not across skin creases.
Care should be taken to apply meticulous hemostasis to
avoid hematoma or seroma formation after surgery.
STEP 3. Prepare the Pump Pocket
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