Preserve Your Access Sites

Each of these resources can help you learn more about saving your blood vessels:

Kidney School Module 8 – Vascular Access: A Lifeline for Dialysis
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Illustrated, 27-page module offers tips to help you protect your blood vessels and improve your changes of having a good fistula. From Life Options’ Kidney School (MEI).

In Control (Vol. 1, No. 1: Fistulas)
4-page patient newsletter section covers how to preserve your blood vessels, such as choosing a vascular surgeon who has a lot of fistula experience, and doing blood vessel mapping. From Life Options (MEI).

Vascular Access Passport Set – Part 1
Vascular Access Passport Set – Part 2
2-piece set has an informational card with a vascular access protection plan of “do’s” and “don’ts,” and a chart of your access type, location, and any actions taken for your care team. From the ESRD Network of New England.