AV Fistula Problems
The resources below will help you recognize, report, and act on any AV fistula
problems you run into:
Kidney School Module 8 - Vascular Access: A Lifeline for Dialysis
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Illustrated, 27-page module tells you what to look for when doing a daily
fistula check and offers a list of symptoms to report to the care team. From
Life Options' Kidney School (MEI).
Fistula Complications: Stenosis & Thrombosis
Tri-fold brochure explains narrowing (stenosis) and clotting (thrombosis) and
describes non-surgical treatment options, including interventional radiology and
angiography. From the Heartland Kidney Network (formerly ESRD Network 12).
Maintaining Your Lifeline
12-page newsletter gives you a list of symptoms to watch for, and tells you how
to check for your thrill and bruit. Also describes narrowing (stenosis) and how
to prevent it. From ESRD Network 12 (the Heartland Kidney Network).
Vascular Access Passport Set - Part 1
Vascular Access Passport Set - Part 2
2-part resource gives you a convenient record of information about access
problems, including any revisions, cause(s) of failure, and details about
blocked veins. From the ESRD Network of New England.
Navigating the Vascular "SEAS" - Self-Assessment Exam of Access - Simplified
Illustrated, 26-page patient guide tells you how to feel your pulse and thrill,
how to inspect your skin for signs of infection, and how to look for changes
that could mean narrowing (stenosis) of your fistula. From ESRD Network 12 (the
Heartland Kidney Network).
Phase 2: AAKP Patient Plan
57-page book, Access and Initiation, describes what to look for when checking
for fistula problems, such as clotting and infection on pages 5-6. From the AAKP.
Phase 3: AAKP Patient Plan
45-page book (pages 12-14), Stabilization, explains narrowing (stenosis),
describes the most common sites where it occurs, and lists the problems it can
lead to - like clotting. Also tells you what to expect if your fistula develops a
clot. From the AAKP.
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