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2022 Jan 27


J Vasc Access

Point-of-care ultrasound-guided cannulation versus standard cannulation in hemodialysis vascular access: A controlled random order crossover pilot feasibility study.

Authors

Schoch M, Bennett PN, Currey J, Smith V, Orellana L, Hutchinson AM
J Vasc Access. 2022 Jan 27:11297298211069821.
PMID: 35081832.

Abstract

Standard cannulation practice for hemodialysis consists of inserting needles "blindly" through skin into an arteriovenous fistula (AVF), which is more likely to cause damage. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) guided cannulation has potential for less damage; however, efficacy of this technique has not been explored. Our purpose was to test the feasibility and effectiveness of POCUS guidance for cannulation of AVFs in hemodialysis patients.