Handheld Ultrasound-guided Cannulation of Difficult Haemodialysis Arteriovenous Access by Renal Nurses
Hemodialysis Complication, Dialysis; Complications, Vascular Access Site Haematoma
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Hemodialysis Complication focused on measuring haemodialysis, dialysis, arteriovenous fistula, arteriovenous graft, ultrasound, vascular access
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. First-time cannulation, 2. Post-angioplasty or thrombectomy, 3. Partial stenosis confirmed with imaging or by vascular surgeons/interventional radiologists, 4. Failed cannulation by dialysis nurses at community centres, 5. Bruises or haematoma around AVF/AVG, 6. Presence of clots in AVF/AVG and 7. Deep-seated access by physical examination.
Exclusion Criteria:
complex access with a high risk of complications (calibre ≤0.4cm or vessels ≥0.8cm in depth from skin)
Sites / Locations
- Allen Liu
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
No Intervention
Active Comparator
Conventional
ultrasound guided
AVF/AVG cannulation by renal nurses in standardised manner
AVF/AVG cannulation by renal nurses by handheld US device