Implementation of a vascular access quality programme improves vascular access care

VASCULAR ACCESS FOR HEMODIALYSIS: OUR EXPERIENCE WITH 3337 CASES

Over a seven year period from 1982 to 1989,3337 conduits were created in 3137 patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) as access for chronic dialysis. These included 2690 side-to-side arteriovenous fistulae (A VF), 168 end-to-side A VFs, 10 autogenous vein grafts, 51 homogenous frozen vein grafts, 109 polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) grafts, 209 emergency external arteriovenous shunts, t...

Impact of a quality improvement programme based on vascular access flow monitoring on costs, access occlusion and access failure.

BACKGROUND Vascular access thrombosis is a substantial source of morbidity in chronic haemodialysis patients. Periodical access flow measurements can predict the presence of vascular access stenosis and provide an opportunity for early intervention to prevent subsequent vascular access thrombosis. By this system of quality improvement, vascular access-related costs might be reduced. The aim of ...

Vascular access: care and monitoring of function.

THE EFFECT OF EVIDENCE-BASED EDUCATION ON THE KNOWLEDGE OF NURSING STUDENTS IN THE CARE OF HEMODIALYSIS VASCULAR ACCESS

Background & Aim: One of the basic and important needs of hemodialysis patients is vascular access. Nursing students as members of the health team and future nurses, play an essential role in the safety management of hemodialysis patients and therefore, their training is important to support patient safety. Today, evidence-based education with the objective of explicit and rational use of the b...

Comparison of Celox powder and conventional dressing on hemostasis of vascular access site in hemodialysis patients

Background: Common measures to stop bleeding can run the risk of clotting and thrombosis due to prolonged application of pressure. Topical homeostatic agents have an important role in decreasing time to hemostasis and consequently prevention of the complications.   Aim: the aim of this study was to compare Celox powder and conventional bandage on time to hemostasis in the vascular access site i...