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1.Brachial, radial,
and ulnar arteries
should be
evaluated for
compressibility
and equality
bilaterally.
2.Doppler
evaluation when
indicated
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
– An Allen test
evaluate palmar
arch patency.
– Physical
examination of
venous system,
evaluation for
edema
SELECTION AND PLACEMENT
OF HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS
• Optimize access
survival
• Minimize
complications
• Placed distally
• Upper extremities
when possible
• Considering first:
fistula placement
• Prosthetic grafts if not
possible
SELECTION AND PLACEMENT
OF HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS
• Preferred: Fistulae
– A wrist (radiocephalic)
primary fistula.
– An elbow
(brachiocephalic) primary
fistula.
– A transposed brachial
basilic vein fistula: (B)
AVG of synthetic or biological material