This document provides a list of resources for staff on cannulating arteriovenous (AV) fistulas for hemodialysis. It includes an 11-minute video, written materials in a buttonhole starter kit, an illustration of patient self-cannulation, and articles on the buttonhole technique, needle rotation, and basic cannulation training. Many of the resources provide instructions for a step-by-step cannulation process and address concerns about using the buttonhole method. Contact information and online links are included for accessing several of the resources.
This document provides a list of resources for staff on cannulating arteriovenous (AV) fistulas for hemodialysis. It includes an 11-minute video, written materials in a buttonhole starter kit, an illustration of patient self-cannulation, and articles on the buttonhole technique, needle rotation, and basic cannulation training. Many of the resources provide instructions for a step-by-step cannulation process and address concerns about using the buttonhole method. Contact information and online links are included for accessing several of the resources.
This document provides a list of resources for staff on cannulating arteriovenous (AV) fistulas for hemodialysis. It includes an 11-minute video, written materials in a buttonhole starter kit, an illustration of patient self-cannulation, and articles on the buttonhole technique, needle rotation, and basic cannulation training. Many of the resources provide instructions for a step-by-step cannulation process and address concerns about using the buttonhole method. Contact information and online links are included for accessing several of the resources.
This document provides a list of resources for staff on cannulating arteriovenous (AV) fistulas for hemodialysis. It includes an 11-minute video, written materials in a buttonhole starter kit, an illustration of patient self-cannulation, and articles on the buttonhole technique, needle rotation, and basic cannulation training. Many of the resources provide instructions for a step-by-step cannulation process and address concerns about using the buttonhole method. Contact information and online links are included for accessing several of the resources.
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An 11-minute video that Medisystems Corporation “Introduction to Cannulation – addresses basic concerns and P.O. Box 960 Videotape http://www.medisystems.com Steps to Optimal Cannulation” proper cannulation Elizabeth, CO 80107-0960 techniques. Tel: (800) 369-MEDI Constant site (buttonhole) Medisystems Corporation training materials, including Various written P.O. Box 960 “Buttonhole Starter Kit” a frequently asked questions http://www.medisystems.com materials Elizabeth, CO 80107-0960 (FAQ) sheet, literature and a Tel: (800) 369-MEDI laminated procedure card. Judy McDowell, Division of Nephrology MA 436 Illustration of a patient self- University of Missouri “Buttonhole Method of Needle cannulating using buttonhole Video 1 Hospital Drive Not available on-line Insertion into AV Fistulas” technique Columbia, MO 65212 Tel: (573) 882-7991 E-mail: mcdowellju@health.missouri.edu http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ Nephrology Nursing Journal “Fistula Cannulation: The A brief description of the entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retriev Article April 2002, Vol. 29 (2), p. 195. Buttonhole Technique” buttonhole technique e&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstrac Author: Patt Peterson, RN t&list_uids=11997955 “Constant Site (Buttonhole) A description of the origin of Dialysis & Transplantation http://www.eneph.com/feature Method of Needle Insertion for the buttonhole method, Article October 1995, Vol. 24 (10), pp. 559-576. _archive/vascularaccess/v24n1 Hemodialysis” advantages and early results Author: Zbylut Twardowski, MD 0p559.html ANNA Journal, Reader’s Responses “Flipping or Rotating Fistula A discussion of fistula needle Article October 1997, Vol. 24 (5), pp. 559-560. Not available on-line Needles” rotation during cannulation. Author: Leslie Dinwiddie, RN Presenter: Deborah Brouwer, RN Renal Solutions, Inc. Free Lecture “Cannulation Camp: Training Review of basic cannulation 770 Commonwealth Dr. #101 debbie.brouwer@renalsolution &/or Program for Staff” skills for AV fistula Warrendale, PA 15086 sinc.com Workshop (724) 772-6900 ext. 106 FAX: (724) 772-6925 A review of basic skills “Cannulation Camp: Basic Dialysis & Transplantation needed and a ten-step process http://www.nwrenalnetwork.o Needle Cannulation Training Article November 1995, Vol. 24 (11), pp. 606-612. to correctly cannulate an AV rg/fist1st/cancamp.pdf for Dialysis Staff” Author: Deborah Brouwer, RN fistula