Northwest Renal Network   Fistula First "On Course with Cannulation" Tools and Resources for Dialysis Staff

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Lynda Ball's CE article on The Buttonhole Technique for AVF Cannulation from Nephrology Nursing Journal, May-June 2006.
The Buttonhole Technique for AVF Cannulation   Powerpoint Slides (pdf)
Buttonhole Technique (revised 5/4/05)	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 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

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