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1
Q
Which direction is the arterial needle placed?
A
Antegrade, or in the direction of the blood flow/toward the heart
2
Q
Which direction is the venous needle placed?
A
Always placed antegrade/closest to the heart.
3
Q
Which way can either needle be placed?
A
Antegrade/closest to the heart
4
Q
What is an arterial graft?
A
Arterial anastomosis where the graft connects to the artery
5
Q
What is a venous graft?
A
A venous anastomosis where the graft connects to the vein.
