Abstract

Commencing  cannulation  of  native  arteriovenous  fistulas  in  hemodialysis,  after  its construction, has become a challenge for nurses and nephrologists working in dialysis centers, and there are significant differences in medical practice in this regard. In the following study, we review the literature and the usefulness of ultrasound to help inform these  decisions,  and  we  propose  a  temporary  classification  for  the  beginning  of  the cannulation, after the construction of the native arteriovenous fistulas in hemodialysis, that could be of help for subsequent comparative studies.

Keywords

cannulation early, arteriovenous fistula, hemodialysis