Tattoo of vascular cannulation site as a self‐cannulation aid

ConclusionPermanent tattoo of the skin to guide cannulation can used when a fistula is difficult to palpate or if a further superficialisation procedure is not desired. Patients have to be made aware that the markings are permanent and might outlast the fistula.
Source: Journal of Renal Care - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research