title: Considerations at initiation of cannulation.
abstract: To increase the survival and cannulation of a new AVF access, the cannulation team at the facility needs information from the surgeon, including ultrasound and vessel mapping reports. The greater knowledge one has about the access, the better chance the vascular access team to successfully cannulate and maintain its patency. Ultrasound studies, combined with an AVF where the wall thickness is a minimum of 0.13 mm, are the beginning standard for a mature fistula.
authors.forename: Stuart
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mott
mesh_terms: D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006083:Graft Occlusion, Vascular / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy*; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000379:methods*