Needle Placement Problems

These resources will help you learn about needle placement problems:

Kidney School Module 8 - Vascular Access: A Lifeline for Dialysis
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Illustrated, 27-page module talks about the risks of putting in dialysis needles wrong, including infiltration and aneurysm. Also covers your role in site rotation of your own needles. From Life Options' Kidney School (MEI).

Maintaining Your Lifeline
12-page newsletter includes a detailed description (with photos) about where to place the dialysis needles for a treatment, and when and why (needle) site rotation is important. Describes problems that can occur if needle sites are not rotated. From ESRD Network 12 (the Heartland Kidney Network).

Navigating the Vascular "SEAS" - Self-Assessment Exam of Access - Simplified
Illustrated, 26-page patient guide explains infiltration: what it is, what it feels like, and what can be done to ease any pain. Also explains needle site rotation. From ESRD Network 12 (the Heartland Kidney Network).