I have had my first "round" of PLEX, in the ICU, at that time they had to put in a central line, in my neck.

after that I had about 10 more as an outpatient in the ICU ( I know it sounds funny, but due to the severe response I had to the PLEX, they wanted me under good monitoring). as I was much better then, they could easily do it my arm veins.

my next "round" was again when I was not doing so well. they tried using my arm vein, but after the second time they had to put in a femoral line. the first few were done in the ICU, but then in the neurology ward.

I never had a port. and if you do need one, it has to be the kind they use for dialysis, as you need high flow for the PLEX.

hope this helps,

alice