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Vascular Access Module #3: AVF Maturation ... - BC Renal Agency

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<strong>AVF</strong> <strong>Maturation</strong>1. What are the goals of maturation/needlingassessment?Rule of “6s”: A mature fistula should be:– >6 weeks old (minimum)– >6 mm in diameter with discernible margins when tourniquet applied– 6 cm long– >600 mL/min for access blood flowAny <strong>AVF</strong> that does not meet the above criteria should beevaluated for non-maturation 4-6 weeks after creation.References:Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nursing“<strong>Vascular</strong> Anatomy for HD” by Lawrence M. Spergel, MD - <strong>BC</strong> VAEG <strong>Vascular</strong> <strong>Access</strong> Workshop; May200871

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