Ultrasound Evaluation of Dialysis Access Grafts and Fistula

Overview

Ultrasound Evaluation of Dialysis Access Grafts and Fistulas Training Video is designed to review the arterial and venous anatomy within the upper extremities, illustrate the advantages of AV fistulas over other indwelling devices, demonstrate complications of dialysis access procedures and state the sonographic criteria for stenosis and dysfunction.

Topics

1. Types of Dialysis
2. Management of Renal Disease
3. Dialysis Access Types
4. Overview of Dialysis Access Procedures
5. Role of the Vascular Lab
6. Pre-Operative Venous and Arterial Mapping
7. AV Access Complications

Objectives

1. Cite the Arterial and Venous Anatomy of the Upper Extremities.
2. List the Advantages of AV Fistulas Over Grafts and Venous Catheters.
3. Recognize the Common Complications of Dialysis Access Procedures.
4. Cite Several Sonographic Criteria for Stenosis and Dysfunction of AV Fistulas/Grafts.