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Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, one arm extended, Bed turned 30 degrees
Time : 30-60 min (short)
Blood Loss : Low (10-50 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No
Blocks : Axillary

Anesthetic Approaches

1MAC, Propofol Drip
The Surgery

This surgery is performed to bridge an artery to a vein. The high pressures of the arterial system causes the vein to expand over time. This expanded vein (fistula) is ideal for access when dialysis...

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