AV Shunt Repair

 

Your dialysis access (shunt) has been cleares of clots. Expect a small amount of bright red blood form the shunt site. Do no be alarmed.

 

Technician and patient

 

 

Home Care

  • Use two pillows to elevate the arm you had surgery on

  • Keep the dressing clean and dry

  • Your physician will tell you when you can re-start your dialysis

Call Your Doctor if You Have:

  • Increased drainage from the dressing site

  • Changes in temperature (cold to the touch), color (blue), or sensation( tingling, numbness) to the  arm you had surgery on

  • Extreme swelling or pain in the affected arm

  • Trouble breathing or shortness of breath

  • Excessive or abnormal bleeding or increased or continued redness from your incision

  • Chills ofrfever over 101°F by mouth

  • A change or increase in the severity of your pain

  • Any new problems or concerns
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