Vascular Access in Clinical Practice

This comprehensive reference details the techniques for establishing vascular access for hemodialysis and other acute and chronic conditions that require access to the circulation along with peritoneal dialysis access methods. Includes over 960 references and more than 160 tables, figures, and photographs.Vascular Access in Clinical Practice contains the latest material onautogenous AV fistula formation and maintenance methodsdiagnosis of fistula problems prior to thrombosissalvaging acutely thrombosed graftspercutaneous methods of salvaging access sitespreoperative assessment of the access patientmaterials used for vascular access and their healing responsesaccess techniques for pediatric patientsand features extensive coverage of central venous catheters includingcatheter selectioncatheter placement techniquescatheter related complicationsoperative imagingcatheter care and maintenanceVascular Access in Clinical Practice is an essential reference for general and vascular surgeons, residents, and fellows; nephrologists; dialysis practitioners; intravenous infusion practices; and medical, physician assistant, and nursing students who have contact with dialysis and other critically ill patients.