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Vascular Access: Before During & After

The pupose of this tool is to provide basic information for patients and/or staff on fistulas, grafts, and central venous catheters. The toolkit includes:

  1. A description of each access,
  2. What happens before it is inserted or placed,
  3. What occurs during the insertion process, and
  4. How to care for and maintain the life of the vascular access.

Click here to view the toolkit in pdf format. (367 KB file opens in a new browser)

The following vascular access toolkit pictures are in pdf format and will open in a new browser.

Central Venous Catheters

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Grafts

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Picture #4 ( Used with permission from Heartland Kidney Network - ESRD Network #12)

Fistulas

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Picture #2 (Used with permission from Heartland Kidney Network - ESRD Network #12)
Picture #3 (Used with permission from Heartland Kidney Network - ESRD Network #12 )

Click here to view the toolkit evaluation in pdf format. (Link opens in new browser.)

For more information on "Vascular Access: Before, During & After" please contact Dr. Rowena W. Elliott at 601-936-9260 or relliot@nw8.esrd.net.

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