You should know how to take care of your Graft or Fistula?
Avoid all pressure on the access site. If the graft or fistula clots, you may need a new one. Do not allow anyone to take a blood pressure reading on the same arm with the access. Do not wear tight clothing around the access site or on the arm. Avoid placing pressure on the arm with the access while you sleep. Avoid placing pressure on the arm when you are lifting heavy items. Do not allow any blood to be drawn from the arm. Do not use creams or lotions over the access site. Learn how to feel the access site for the "thrill." This indicates that the AV site is still functioning. If the thrill disappears, call your health care provider immediately.
Do not miss or skip any dialysis sessions.
Observe the access site after dialysis, watching for swelling, infection, or bleeding. Call your health care provider immediately if you have a fever or other sign of infection.
What to expect if I have Dialysis  (Outlook/Prognosis)?
You should know how to take care of your Graft or {{ORGANIZATION}}?
Avoid all pressure on the access site. If the graft or fistula clots, you may need a new one. Do not allow anyone to take a blood pressure reading on the same arm with the access. Do not wear tight clothing around the access site or on the arm. Avoid placing pressure on the arm with the access while you sleep. Avoid placing pressure on the arm when you are lifting heavy items. Do not allow any blood to be drawn from the arm. Do not use creams or lotions over the access site. Learn how to feel the access site for the "thrill." This indicates that the AV site is still functioning. If the thrill disappears, call your health care provider immediately.
Do not miss or skip any dialysis sessions.
Observe the access site after dialysis, watching for swelling, infection, or bleeding. Call your health care provider immediately if you have a fever or other sign of infection.