Ultrasound Evaluation of Dialysis Access Grafts & 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

Types of Dialysis
Management of Renal Disease
Dialysis Access Types
Overview of Dialysis Access Procedures
Role of the Vascular Lab
Pre-Operative Venous and Arterial Mapping
AV Access Complications

Objectives

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