Home Dialysis Central
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Tools & links: Vascular access, Buttonhole
- A How-To Manual: The Art of Teaching Buttonhole Self-Cannulation - It is generally accepted that patients who self-cannulate have better access outcomes. They don't rely entirely on their doctors and nurses; they take ownership of their care and control of their lives.
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- Let’s Talk About - "Let's Talk About..." is a new series of 3-minute multimedia movies from the Medical Education Institute designed to help start a conversation between patients and the care team about key health topics. Get patients involved in important choices about their care with this new FREE resource! Each movie is available in English and Spanish.
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- Dialysis Safety Checklist Tools - These checklists are meant to be used as a simple reference tool within hemodialysis facilities during orientation or training of newly-hired staff. They may also be used as a resource during infection prevention education or as a posted reminder of recommended practices.
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- How Do You Prevent Indented Buttonhole Sites? - Article by Lynda K. Ball and Stuart Mott identifies a new phenomenon involving the Buttonhole Technique, and a strategy for prevention. Reprint permission has been granted by ANNA's Nephrology Nursing Journal.
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- The Buttonhole Technique: Strategies To Reduce Infections - Article by Lynda Ball provides an evidence-based overview of complications that lead to increased infection rates with the Buttonhole Technique. Reprint permission has been granted by ANNA's Nephrology Nursing Journal.
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