Renal Replacement Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
Advantages to doing a CVC? (Central venous catheter)
A
Quick easy and can be done in outpatient clinics
2
Q
CVC disadvantages?
A
May damage central veins, and infectious complications
3
Q
What are the advantages of dialysis via an AVF? (Ateriovenous fistula)
A
Not likely to be infected, clot, and can last for years
4
Q
What are the disadvantages of AVF?
A
Needles required, delayed maturation
