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This is a 12" x 18" large font, full
colour poster. This poster addresses some of the more common issues
surrounding Hemodialysis catheters.
The poster is arranged into four
areas of discussion:
- The need for a hemodialysis catheter
- Catheter insertion
- Common questions regarding a hemodialysis
catheter
- Care of the hemodialysis catheter
The need for a hemodialysis catheter
The focus of this section is to describe
the need for a hemodialysis catheter.
- What is a hemodialysis catheter?
- When do I need a hemodialysis
catheter?
- Where does this catheter go?
Catheter insertion
The focus of this section is to describe
placement of a hemodialysis catheter.
- How do I get this catheter?
- Does it hurt to have the catheter
put in?
- How does the catheter feel?
- Does the catheter cause discomfort
when I have my dialysis treatment?
Common questions regarding a hemodialysis
catheter
This section of the poster is meant to provide an overview of care
that is universally accepted and not meant to replace agency specific
policies. Specific program related instructions are left up to the
discretion of the renal professional.
The questions addressed are:
- Will people be able to see this
catheter?
- Can the catheter fall out?
- How long will I have this catheter?
Care of the hemodialysis catheter/what
to report to the team
- check the exit site for infections
daily
- make sure the caps are on when
the catheter is not in use
- keep a dressing on the exit site
- do not pull or tug on the catheter
- talk to the team about anything
that can get the catheter wet
- if the catheter falls out
- bleeding
There is a brief overview of the
complications of a hemodialysis catheter and what to report to the
Nephrology Team.
The poster is laminated with a 5-mm laminate to allow for easy cleaning.
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