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After reading this article, the physician should be able to: 1  Proper equipment setup and positioning for UGCVC. 2  Ultrasound criteria for possible difficult UGCVC. 3  Procedural steps involved in locating, accessing and cannulating the internal jugular vein with ultrasound guidance.
Arteriovenous fistula is the preferred access for hemodialysis, and cannulation using a button-hole technique is increasingly recommended. By using the same two sites for cannulation there are reports of less risk of complications and less pain for the patient. However, button-hole cannulation can be difficult for the dialysis nurse, and failing cannulations can damage the AV fistula and increase patient discomfort.