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Change Concept #8
Cannulation Training for AV Fistulas
Prevent fistulae from being destroyed by inexperienced staff. Discuss the basics of needle cannulation with all staff.
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Use Experienced Staff and Teaching Tools to Train All Appropriate Dialysis Staff on AVF Cannulation
Identify the experienced cannulators on your staff; make sure they are available to cannulate all new fistulae and to train inexperienced staff. Identify and make available to your staff appropriate teaching tools.
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Use Protocols for Initial Dialysis Treatments with New AVF Patients
Dialysis staff should develop and use a specific protocol for initial dialysis treatments with new AV fistula patients and assign the most skilled staff to such patients.
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Teach Self-Cannulation to Patients Who Are Interested and Able
Facilities should offer the option of self-cannulation to patients who are interested and able.
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