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When your access isn’t performing optimally, you may need to see a vascular specialist for intervention. But what kind of procedures can you expect when you need an access intervention? Find out here https://hubs.ly/H0hjymz0
If you’re preparing for your dialysis access procedure, now is a good time to familiarize yourself with the various personnel you’ll likely encounter when you’re at the vascular access center. Learn about the 9 healthcare professionals you may encounter here
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The Vascular Access Center & their Healthcare Professionals that Works
Most people who need urgent #hemodialysis will need a #catheter to start and some dialysis patients will need one if their #fistula or #graft is dysfunctional. Unfortunately, of the three main access types, catheters are the most prone to infection. Find out why here
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The rumbling or swooshing sound of a fistula bruit is caused by the high-pressure flow of blood through the #fistula. Although the bruit is usually heard with a stethoscope, it also can be felt on the overlying skin as a vibration, also referred to as a thrill. An easy way to remember the difference is “hear a bruit, feel a thrill." https://hubs.ly/H0gQscJ0 #dialysis #dialysisaccess
