Wearable Fist Assist Device Enlarges Veins for Hemodialysis
A battery-operated, wearable device applies gentle intermittent compression to increase vein size before—and after—fistula creation, for more successful hemodialysis access. Fist Assist, which is sold in India and has CE Mark approval in Europe, is a creative way to help patients improve their own fistula outcomes. Read
Read the full article » | Posted 03-16-2020
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