Fig. 22.1 Laptop-sized portable ultrasound units with high-quality imaging facilitate point-of-care applications. Clockwise from top left: Terason uSmart 3300, Siemens Acuson X300, Sonosite S Nerve and M-Turbo, Mindray HUC5-3D, and…
Fig. 15.1 An approximately 3-cm longitudinal incision is made between the cephalic vein and the radial artery proximal to the skin crease at the wrist to create a radiocephalic autogenous…
Fig. 43.1 Fixed ceiling mounted Philips system with table and setup to perform a fistulagram. Radiation protection is provided via transparent shield in front of image intensifier and via lead…
Fig. 25.1 Recommended supplies for the liposuction superficialization procedure The procedure begins with ultrasound visualization of the AVF, and an indelible marker is used to mark its course (Fig. 25.2)….
Fig. 14.1 Central occlusion. This right upper extremity venogram shows an occlusion of the right subclavian vein. (A) This is likely related to previous placement of a temporary hemodialysis catheter…
Fig. 11.1 A suggested algorithm for individualized approach regarding the most appropriate dialysis access for each patient. The four clinical factors used to make the decision are the initiation of…
ESRD patients, 2012 Dialysis Transplant General U.S. population, 2010 Ages All M F All M F All M F 0–14 22.3 23.2 21.3 61.0 60.1 62.5 72.9 70.5 75.3…
Fig. 42.1 Conceptualized wearable peritoneal dialysis system Vincenza Wearable Artificial Kidney The developers of the Vincenza wearable artificial kidney (ViWAK) conceived a wearable system consisting of a double-lumen peritoneal catheter…
Fig. 39.1 Trends in transplantati on: unadjusted rates, waiting list counts, waiting time, counts of transplants per year, and total functioning transplants. Percent of dialysis patients wait-listed and unadjusted and…
Fig. 37.1 Proximalization of arterial inflow (PAI) Revision Using Distal Inflow (RUDI) Revascularization using distal inflow such as the radial or ulnar artery for dialysis access creation was first described…
