Point‐of‐care ultrasound (POCUS) for access assessment and guided cannulation has
become more common in hemodialysis units. The aims of this scoping review were to …

Background: Standard cannulation practice for hemodialysis consists of inserting needles
“blindly” through skin into an arteriovenous fistula (AVF), which is more likely to cause …

Aim To explore nurses' perceptions of using point‐of‐care ultrasound for assessment and
guided cannulation in the haemodialysis setting. Background Cannulation of arteriovenous …

Successful cannulation of the arteriovenous access for patients with end‐stage kidney
failure to allow catheter‐free hemodialysis is associated with superior patient outcomes …

Background: Infiltrations from cannulation result in significant morbidity including loss of
hemodialysis (HD) vascular access (VA). Cannulation is dependent on personnel skill and …

Vascular access is the key part of haemodialysis (HD) treatment, as this is not possible
without a functioning access. The use of the arteriovenous fistula (AVF) has fewer …

Because hemodialysis therapy cannot be performed without the cannulation of a vascular
access, establishing a well-functioning vascular access is crucial. Recently, the number of …

Background: Arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) are preferred for dialysis access but require
accurate cannulation for effective dialysis. Evidence supports improvements in cannulation …

Hemodialysis is the most prevalent renal replacement therapy for patients developing end-
stage renal disease (ESRD). Survival on dialysis is directly related to the adequacy of …

Learning outcomes: On completion of this continuing professional development activity,
participants will be able to:-Discuss basic ultrasound principles;-Define the roles and …