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Improving Arteriovenous Fistula Cannulation Skills - Download article and take CE posttest
Lynda K. Ball
Cannulation
of arteriovenous fistulae is technically more challenging than
cannulation of arteriovenous grafts. With the advent of the National
Vascular Improvement Initiative, Fistula First, the United States has
seen an increase in the number of arteriovenous fistulae. The problem
we now face is how to refocus and reeducate nurses to the intricacies
of arteriovenous fistula cannulation. Through evidenced-based practice
and current best-demonstrated practices, this article will provide the
tools needed to improve arteriovenous fistulae cannulation skills.
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| Lynda K. Ball, BS, BSN, RN, CNN, is
the Quality Improvement Coordinator, Northwest Renal Network, Seattle,
WA, and instructor, Clover Park Technical College Hemodialysis
Technician Program, Tacoma, WA. She is the ANNA Western Region Vice
President, and a member of the Greater Puget Sound Chapter.
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