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"On Course with Cannulation" Tools and Resources for Dialysis Staff

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These materials are presented for information only; please use at your own discretion.

To download a resource for local modification, right-click on the selected "MSWord version" link, then choose "Save Target As."
Faxback form for Buttonhole ID Cards  
Lynda Ball's CE article on The Buttonhole Technique for AVF Cannulation from Nephrology Nursing Journal, May-June 2006.  
Buttonhole Cannulation Technique - What You Need to Know to Develop and Maintain a Successful Buttonhole   Powerpoint Slides (pdf)  
Buttonhole Technique for AVF Fistulae Only (revised 5/20/09) MSWord version
A Multicenter Perspective on the Buttonhole Technique in the Pacific Northwest  
Two-Step Cleaning Protocol for Buttonhole Sites Prior to Cannulation to Prevent Infections
    Two-Step Cleaning Protocol in Pictures
Preparing the Vascular Access for Cannulation
The Importance of Washing Your Access
The Buttonhole Technique Do's and Don'ts of Scab Removal
 
Buttonhole Fact Sheet  
Buttonhole References  
Dr. Twardowski's Buttonhole Video Information  
On Course with Cannulation: Techniques & Troubleshooting AV Fistulas for Dialysis Staff course booklet:   full-page version   booklet version   Powerpoint Slides (pdf)  
Cannulating a New Fistula MSWord version
Improving Arteriovenous Fistula Cannulation Skills  
Determining Maturity of New Arteriovenous Fistulae  
Cannulation Log MSWord version
Sample Self-Cannulation Procedure MSWord version
Staff Rating System for Venipuncture MSWord version
Clamp Usage Policy & Procedure MSWord version
Permanent VA Algorithm MSWord version
Monitoring & Surveillance Tools MSWord version
Dynamic Venous Pressure Algorithm MSWord version
Sleeves Up Protocol MSWord version
Catheter Reduction Tool MSWord version
Access Infection Flow Sheet MSWord version
Infection Tracking Tool MSWord version
Access Clotting Record MSWord version

Page updated August 19, 2010                 
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