Should Buttonhole Cannulation Be Discontinued?
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Should buttonhole cannulation be discontinued?
The arteriovenous fistula remains the preferred type of vascular access because of its higher patency and lower infection rates (1). Cannulation of the fistula remains a challenge for patients, caregivers, and nurses, often resulting in increased pain, stress, and vessel injury. The use of rotating puncture sites along the entire length of the fistula, or rope-ladder cannulation (RLC), was inte...
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عنوان ژورنال: Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1555-9041,1555-905X
DOI: 10.2215/cjn.11781113