EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 4 MIN
Gimme 5: Access Granted - Quick Tips for Assessing a Hemodialysis Access
from New to Nursing · host New Grad Nurse Transition Program - Interior Health
In this short, practical episode, Regional Educator Rachel walks through how to assess and protect a patient’s hemodialysis access — whether it’s a fistula, graft, or central line. You’ll learn what to look, feel, and listen for, and how to spot early signs of complications. Perfect for new grads who want to feel confident caring for patients with dialysis access on non-dialysis units.Check out the Hemodialysis Patient Care for Non-Hemodialysis Care Areas Toolkit on the insideNet and the BC Renal Website for Health Professionals for more resources!
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In this short, practical episode, Regional Educator Rachel walks through how to assess and protect a patient’s hemodialysis access — whether it’s a fistula, graft, or central line. You’ll learn what to look, feel, and listen for, and how to spot early signs of complications. Perfect for new grads who want to feel confident caring for patients with dialysis access on non-dialysis units.Check out the Hemodialysis Patient Care for Non-Hemodialysis Care Areas Toolkit on the insideNet and the BC Renal Website for Health Professionals for more resources!
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