We have a LIMITED supply of DVDs from an all day CME seminar for surgeons.  This information is also available on the web.

If you would like a set of DVDs, please e-mail vascularaccess@nw2.esrd.net, and a copy will be sent to you, (while supplies last)

 See this week's resource on the web: 

 Creating AV Fistulae

Creating AV Fistulae In All Eligible Hemodialysis Patients, July 2007.

Presented by William C. Jennings, MD, FACS, Lawrence Spergel, MD, FACS, and W. Perry Arnold, MD.

A detailed review of new and established surgical techniques in constructing dialysis Vascular Access.

• Fistula First Initiative
   Lawrence Spergel, MD
• Preoperative Evaluation and Introduction to Ultrasound
   William Jennings, MD
• Cimino and Brachial AV Fistulas, Technical Considerations
   William Jennings, MD
• Proximal Radial Artery AV Fistula
   William Jennings, MD
• AV Fistula Vein Transpositions
   Lawrence Spergel, MD
• Endovascular Preservation of Immature and Dysfunctional AVF's
   W. Perry Arnold, MD
• Secondary AV Fistulas, Converting Grafts
   Lawrence Spergel, MD
• Endovascular Recanalization of Thrombosed AVF's
   W. Perry Arnold, MD
• Difficult AV Fistula Extremities
   William Jennings, MD
• Management of Steal Syndrome and IMN

   Lawrence Spergel, MD

Additional Vascular Access Resources:

• AAKP's 16 Page Understanding your Hemidoalysis Access Options (English | Spanish)
• http://www.esrdncc.org/index/other-resources
• http://www.fistulafirst.org/
• http://esrdny.ipro.org/sample-page/community-information-publications-and-resources/overview-2/fistula-first/ 

If you have questions for improving your vascular access rates or are looking for information related to vascular access send emails to vascularaccess@nw2.esrd.net

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CLyden@nw2.esrd.net