Connecting the Gap between Nephrology and Surgery: A Systems Change Intervention

Hemodialysis ( “dialysis”) is a life-saving treatment for patients diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). In the last decade, dialysis patients are considerably older, diabetic with complex co-morbidities. Many ESRD patients begin dialysis treatments with a permacath, followed by an arteriovenous fistu la or graft. Vascular access placement is of high importance to begin dialysis treatments. Evaluation requires extensive knowledge, expertise, proficiency and skill. The ultimate goal of determining which type of dialysis access is best for the patient is based on the quality of their vasculature as sessment.
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research