Dialysis fistula follow up program
This is a surveillance program to preserve arteriovenous fistulae that are essential for patients on dialysis. It is targeted at identifying potential problems of blockage or bleeding form a dialysis fistula before they occur prolong the lifespan of the fistula. The screen includes:
- Ultrasound duplex scan of the fistula and arm veins with flow parameters
- Deep venous thrombosis scan of both upper limb
- Assessment of adequacy of fistula function