Cannulation of the Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) Tools

Please Note: Before printing any of these tools, we recommend that you check your printer settings to determine the correct page orientation for the document. Some tools may need to be printed in the ‘Landscape’ format to avoid cutting off any of the text.

  PDF (Downloadable)                      Powerpoint (Downloadable)
  Word (Downloadable)                    Access (Downloadable)
  Excel (Downloadable)                     Interactive Tool (Online)

Cannulation of the AV Fistula: Power Point Version (17.3 MB)
A companion Power Point to the DVD. Excellent for printing and use as a handout for note taking while watching the DVD. This is a large file and may take a few minutes to download.

Cannulation of the AV Fistula: PDF Handout Version
A companion PDF Handout to the DVD. Excellent for printing and use as a handout for note taking while watching the DVD.

Glossary of Terms
Definitions of terms used in the Cannulation DVD

Checklist of Indications for Hemodialysis Catheter Use
A resource for access team care planning

Root-Cause Analysis for Patients With Hemodialysis Catheter
A tool for monthly, in-center monitoring/reporting of dialysis patients

Monthly Catheter Tracking Tool
A tool for in-center monitoring/reporting of catheter use

Request Form
Request for Immediate Surgical Evaluation/Intervention

Permanent Vascular Access Algorithm Surveillance/Intervention
A tool for determining the success of an access

Dynamic Venous Pressure (DVP) Monitoring & Follow-Up
A tool for monitoring and troubleshooting venous pressure

Access Infection Flow Sheet
A tool for monitoring and troubleshooting infection

Infection Tracking Tool
A tool for monitoring and tracking infection

Sample Dialysis Facility Guidelines for Rating & Improving Staff Cannulation Competency
A tool for determining and developing the cannulation competency of dialysis staff

Buttonhole Technique Fact Sheet
A handy one page guide to the Buttonhole Technique including tips on scab removal and useful references for further research

AV Fistula Cannulation Resources for Staff
A list of resources and where to get them for staff training

Sample Self- Cannulation of Vascular Access Procedure
Step by Step self-cannulation instructions for patients

Cannulation of New Fistula policy and procedure
A sample policy/procedure for cannulating new fistula

Training Checklist for Self-Cannulation
A checklist for patients who will be self -cannulating
 

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