VeinMappingU.S. to helpfind bestposition foraccessButtonholeTechniquePreservesthe FistulaDull needlein exact holePeritonealCatheteruses naturallining of abdto filter blood8-12WeeksTime it takesfor Fistulafully heal &matureLowerBloodFlow RateCatheterDialysisAccessprovides a wayto reach yourblood duringdialysis forcleaning.Fewdays to 2weeksTime it takesbefore youcan use PDCathCleanlinessClean accessw/antibacterialsoap to avoidinfection3-4WeeksTime it takesgraft to fullyheal &matureCardiacClearanceNeededbeforeaccesssurgeryLowAlbuminLikelywithCVCSmall orWeakVeinsWillneedGraftHemodialysisCatheterTube placedin your neck,chest, grointemporarilyHeartCatheter isinserted intoheartNo goodlong termFistulaFormed fromexistingbloodvesselsNo bathsorswimmingYou can'tdo thiswith acatheterNoNeedlesNeededPeritonealDialysisdoes notrequireMinorSurgeryPD Cath -OutpatientprocedureDo not have tobe put to sleepAccessAppointmentsDo not missAccessneededASAPKeepAccessWorkingNo tightclothes/jewelryNo blood pressurecuffNothing HeavyCheck for vibrationNo blood drawfrom access armBestOptionFistulaMost NaturalOptimalblood flowLidocaineCreamNumbingcream todecreaseaccessneedle painClotting &InfectionsHigherrisk withCatheterGraftSoft tubingconnectingan arteryad a veinVeinMappingU.S. to helpfind bestposition foraccessButtonholeTechniquePreservesthe FistulaDull needlein exact holePeritonealCatheteruses naturallining of abdto filter blood8-12WeeksTime it takesfor Fistulafully heal &matureLowerBloodFlow RateCatheterDialysisAccessprovides a wayto reach yourblood duringdialysis forcleaning.Fewdays to 2weeksTime it takesbefore youcan use PDCathCleanlinessClean accessw/antibacterialsoap to avoidinfection3-4WeeksTime it takesgraft to fullyheal &matureCardiacClearanceNeededbeforeaccesssurgeryLowAlbuminLikelywithCVCSmall orWeakVeinsWillneedGraftHemodialysisCatheterTube placedin your neck,chest, grointemporarilyHeartCatheter isinserted intoheartNo goodlong termFistulaFormed fromexistingbloodvesselsNo bathsorswimmingYou can'tdo thiswith acatheterNoNeedlesNeededPeritonealDialysisdoes notrequireMinorSurgeryPD Cath -OutpatientprocedureDo not have tobe put to sleepAccessAppointmentsDo not missAccessneededASAPKeepAccessWorkingNo tightclothes/jewelryNo blood pressurecuffNothing HeavyCheck for vibrationNo blood drawfrom access armBestOptionFistulaMost NaturalOptimalblood flowLidocaineCreamNumbingcream todecreaseaccessneedle painClotting &InfectionsHigherrisk withCatheterGraftSoft tubingconnectingan arteryad a vein

Dialysis Access- What You Need to Know - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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O O
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I I
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I I
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O O
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I I
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O O
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G G
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O O
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G G
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  1. N-U.S. to help find best position for access
    N-Vein Mapping
  2. O-Preserves the Fistula Dull needle in exact hole
    O-Buttonhole Technique
  3. G-uses natural lining of abd to filter blood
    G-Peritoneal Catheter
  4. B-Time it takes for Fistula fully heal & mature
    B-8-12 Weeks
  5. O-Catheter
    O-Lower Blood Flow Rate
  6. B-provides a way to reach your blood during dialysis for cleaning .
    B-Dialysis Access
  7. G-Time it takes before you can use PD Cath
    G-Few days to 2 weeks
  8. G-Clean access w/ antibacterial soap to avoid infection
    G-Cleanliness
  9. I-Time it takes graft to fully heal & mature
    I-3-4 Weeks
  10. I-Needed before access surgery
    I-Cardiac Clearance
  11. O-Likely with CVC
    O-Low Albumin
  12. I-Will need Graft
    I-Small or Weak Veins
  13. O-Tube placed in your neck, chest, groin temporarily
    O-Hemodialysis Catheter
  14. G-Catheter is inserted into heart No good long term
    G-Heart
  15. B-Formed from existing blood vessels
    B-Fistula
  16. O-You can't do this with a catheter
    O-No baths or swimming
  17. G-Peritoneal Dialysis does not require
    G-No Needles Needed
  18. I-PD Cath - Outpatient procedure Do not have to be put to sleep
    I-Minor Surgery
  19. B-Do not miss Access needed ASAP
    B-Access Appointments
  20. B-No tight clothes/jewelry No blood pressure cuff Nothing Heavy Check for vibration No blood draw from access arm
    B-Keep Access Working
  21. N-Fistula Most Natural Optimal blood flow
    N-Best Option
  22. N-Numbing cream to decrease access needle pain
    N-Lidocaine Cream
  23. N-Higher risk with Catheter
    N-Clotting & Infections
  24. I-Soft tubing connecting an artery ad a vein
    I-Graft