Care of your arteriovenous fistula
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35622
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0651
- Available Online
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An arteriovenous (AV) fistula gives access to your bloodstream for hemodialysis. It is made by joining an artery and a vein during surgery. This pamphlet explains when your fistula will be ready to use, what to expect after your surgery, how to care for your incision (cut), and how to exercise your fistula arm before and after surgery. It also includes information about what to do if you have bleeding at your fistula site, and a list of symptoms that need medical attention right away.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Central Venous Catheters
- Renal Dialysis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hemodialysis
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- An arteriovenous (AV) fistula gives access to your bloodstream for hemodialysis. It is made by joining an artery and a vein during surgery. This pamphlet explains when your fistula will be ready to use, what to expect after your surgery, how to care for your incision (cut), and how to exercise your fistula arm before and after surgery. It also includes information about what to do if you have bleeding at your fistula site, and a list of symptoms that need medical attention right away.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0651
Tunneled (Hickman) catheter
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35744
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Hematology Patient Education Working Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0214
- Available Online
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A tunneled (Hickman) catheter is a type of catheter (thin, hollow tube) made of silicone. It is an intravenous (I.V.) catheter that is inserted (put in) in a large vein near your heart. "Tunneled" means that part of the catheter is put under the skin on your chest. Topics include: what a tunneled catheter is and why it is used, infections, supplies, checking for blood, positive pressure, changing your dressing, and caring for your tunneled catheter. A list of what to do if certain problems happ…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (18 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Central Venous Catheters
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Catheters
- Intravenous catheterization
- Abstract
- A tunneled (Hickman) catheter is a type of catheter (thin, hollow tube) made of silicone. It is an intravenous (I.V.) catheter that is inserted (put in) in a large vein near your heart. "Tunneled" means that part of the catheter is put under the skin on your chest. Topics include: what a tunneled catheter is and why it is used, infections, supplies, checking for blood, positive pressure, changing your dressing, and caring for your tunneled catheter. A list of what to do if certain problems happen in caring for your line is also provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Care of a Hickman line
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Hematology Patient Education Working Group
- Pamphlet Number
- 0214
