Technique: Hemodialysis Access Flashcards
1
Q
auscultate the access for bruit and/or palpate for a
A
” thrill “
2
Q
can a patent dialysis access has a thrill
A
yes as does a stenotic one
3
Q
probe?
A
5-7 mHZ linear
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
5
Q
fistula
A
communication between a and v
6
Q
dialysis access fistula assessment site include
A
- inflow a
- ananostomosis
- outflow v
7
Q
typical fistula diameter often only
A
4 or 5 cm
8
Q
dialysis ex
A
brescia-cimino fistula
straight
looped syntheic grafts
