fistulas Flashcards
1
Q
how do you examine a fistula
A
inspection
patient comfortable
ask about pain
note the type of fistula (radiocephalic)
scars
signs of inflammation
arm elevation
accesory veins
odema
ischaemia
thrill, shouldnt be pulsatile
consistency
augumentation test for anastomotic stenosis
listen for bruit
