VASBI National Clinical Practice Recommendations for Needling AVF

Clinical Practice Recommendations for Needling of Arteriovenous Fistulae and Grafts for Haemodialysis.

For people undergoing haemodialysis, vascular access is their lifeline. Protecting and maintaining that access, be it an arteriovenous fistula or graft, is paramount to achieve the best dialysis possible. Nurses working in dialysis units require specific training and development of keys skills and competencies to proficiently needle dialysis access.