Advancing arteriovenous fistula needling: The role of physical exam and doppler ultrasound.
Rui PintoJoão Pedro BarrosRicardo FerreiraPedro AlvesRui SousaLiliana OliveiraLénia PereiraAna Luísa CorreiaAna Rita SilvaAndreia Henriques Magda GuerraFernando MataAnabela de Sousa Salgueiro-OliveiraMaria I D FernandezRui AlvesClemente Neves SousaPublished in: Journal of renal care (2024)
Integrating structured PE with DUS in a nursing consultation framework significantly improves the preparation for AVF needling. This approach enhances the efficiency and safety of AVF needling and boosts nurse confidence and patient care in HD settings.