Episode 67: Needling for Beginners

Former Haemodialysis Nurse: Katie Fielding, joins Dee Moore for the first in a two part series about Haemodialysis needling.   In part one they discuss: The needling process - what to expect. What Patients can do to make the needling process easier. What Health Professionals need Patients to do to make the needling process easier. The importance of fistula exercises. How to manage a Health Professional who doesn’t listen. Challenges that may arise when needling.  Solutions to the challenges that may arise when needling. and more!   About Katie Fielding Katie has worked as a Haemodialysis Nurse for over 22 years. Katie is currently undertaking a PHD looking at Patient experiences of Needling. Katie is also training to become an Advanced Clinical Practitioner.  Katie has led on a set of recommendations around needling, which are now the standard for needling practice for Nursing Staff within in the UK. Katie has been involved in the MAGIC project (Managing Access by Generating Improvement in Cannulation) to help implement  the recommendations into practice. Katie has been involved developing a National competency document to standardise the standard needling practice for Nurses.   For updates & more, follow Dee Moore on:   Instagram: @diaryofakidneywarrior Facebook: www.facebook.com/diaryofakidneywarrior Twitter: @diaryofakidneyw Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGUfib7lu9eKENlLJ6lafw TikTok: @diaryofakidneywarrior Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-moore-diaryofakidneywarrior Pinterest: @diaryofakidneywarrior   Contact Kidney Care UK Website: www.kidneycarekuk.org Email: [email protected] Tel: 01420 541 424 Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidneycareuk.org Instagram: @kidneycareuk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqQTdAsEzXphqjHVtcTD-A   To sign up to receive the Kidney Matters Quarterly Magazine Email: [email protected]   Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Guests on this podcast are those of the Guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Dee Moore or Kidney Care UK. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything.