Vascular Care
AV Fistula Care: Best Practices for Kidney Patients in Nepal
Published by Orgabill patient information · 4 min read
How to check the daily thrill and bruit of your fistula and prevent vascular access clotting.
Your arteriovenous (AV) fistula is your lifeline for effective hemodialysis. Daily self-monitoring ensures healthy vascular flow and early detection of potential complications.
Best practices: feel for the gentle vibration ('thrill') every morning, listen for the whooshing sound ('bruit'), avoid tight sleeves or watches on the access arm, and never allow blood pressure checks or blood draws on your fistula arm.