Cannulation Camp

Do’s & Don’tsof Scab Removal• Don’t flip the scab off with• Do use aseptic tweezers, orthe needle you will usefor cannulation—this contaminates the– Soak two 2″ x 2″s with sterilesaline and apply over thescabs; or•needle– Moisten 2″ x 2″s withalcohol-based gel; orDon’t use a sterile needle– Have patient tape an alcohol—you could cut thepatient’s skin• Don’t allow patients topick at their scabssquare over sites prior todialysis– Have patient apply moist,warm washcloth to scab siteprior to arriving at dialysis tofacilitate scab removal