Technique: Hemodialysis Access Flashcards

1
Q

auscultate the access for bruit and/or palpate for a

A

” thrill “

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2
Q

can a patent dialysis access has a thrill

A

yes as does a stenotic one

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3
Q

probe?

A

5-7 mHZ linear

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4
Q

evaluate

A
  • inflow artery
  • art anastomosis
  • continue through the body of graft
  • observe for aneurysm, puncture site, perigraft fluid
  • if color available, observe image for flow change, turbulence
  • venous anastomosis
  • outflow v
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5
Q

fistula

A

communication between a and v

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6
Q

dialysis access fistula assessment site include

A
  • inflow a
  • ananostomosis
  • outflow v
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7
Q

typical fistula diameter often only

A

4 or 5 cm

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8
Q

dialysis ex

A

brescia-cimino fistula
straight
looped syntheic grafts

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