Access Site Care

  1. Types of vascular access: fistula, graft, catheter
    1. Daily care of vascular access
    2. Identifying signs of infection
    3. Preventing access complications
    4. What to do if bleeding occurs at the access site
    5. Maintaining access patency
    6. Hygiene and cleanliness during access preparation
    7. Rotating needle sites for fistula care
    8. Using topical anesthetics safely
    9. When to call your healthcare provider about your access