Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are commonly used for hemodialysis access, but they can develop complications such as aneurysms, thrombosis, and stenosis. These complications can significantly ...

The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative guidelines encourage more-frequent use of primary arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) in hemodialysis patients, because this ...

This section highlights a number of current infection control issues facing hemodialysis facilities and discusses recommended practices that target these problems. Before initiating dialysis ...