- Vascular access
- Temporary – subclavian or femoral
- Permanent – shunt, in arm
- Care post insertion
- Can be done rapidly
- Takes about 4 hours
- Done 3 times a week
Types of Access
- Temporary site: subclavian or femoral
- Permanent: shunt, in arm
- AV fistula
- Surgeon constructs by combining an artery and a vein
- 3 to 6 months to mature
AV graft