ADVANTAGES
- Neck (jugular vein)
- Groin (femoral vein)
- Chest (subclavian vein)
should be avoided
DISADVANTAGES
BEST CHOICE
Vascular Access for Hemodialysis
ADVANTAGES
- Forearm
- Upper Arm
- Thigh
- Chest
- Straight or Loop
DISADVANTAGES
CATHETER
- Takes the longest to mature (develop)
- May fail to mature, due to other health issues
LOCATIONS
ADVANTAGES
- Can be used in an emergency (must have chest x-ray for placement prior to initial use)
- Can be used while other access types are maturing
LOCATIONS
LOCATIONS
- Clotting
- Infection
- Lower blood flow rates
- Vessel damage
- Designed for short-term use only
ADVANTAGES
- Can be used in two weeks after placement
- Use for when a fistula does not work
- Use for patients with special health issues
- Clotting
- Infection
- Swelling
- Frequent interventions required
- May affect blood flow to the hand (Steal Syndrome)
- Forearm
- Upper Arm
- Thigh
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- Lasts many years
- Less chance of infection
- Higher blood flow rates
- Fewer complications