Haemodialysis

Proper treatment of vascular access = prevention of complications

• Before each dialysis session, wash the limb with the AV coupling with soap and water!!!!!
• Do not measure your blood pressure on a limb with an AV shunt!
• It is necessary to maintain the cleanliness of the limb with AV shunt.
• Protect vascular access from injury - punching, cutting.
• Do not scratch the skin around the AV shunt - high risk of infection!!!
• Do not wear tight bracelets, watches, clothing on the AV shunt limb.
• Do not lie with a limb with vascular access under the head or under the trunk when sleeping.
• Do not lift heavy objects or put pressure on the limb.
• Check your AV shunt pulsations regularly.
• Remove the dressing or patch after dialysis within 6 hours.
• Lightly treat the skin around the AV shunt with the recommended ointment.

Application of Heparoid ointment to hematomas (bruises) around the AV shunt:

• Apply a thin layer of ointment.
• Put plastic wrap (bag) over the ointment.
• Tie lightly with a bandage (do not strangle your hand!!!).
• Leave on overnight.
• Repeat until the bruise disappears.