Objectives

After you complete this supplement, you will be able to:

1

Discuss three differences between creation of a surgical and an endovascular (endo) arteriovenous (AV) fistula (F).

2

Outline three potential benefits of an endoAVF for patients.

3

List three signs that an endoAVF is mature and ready for cannulation.

4

Describe the process of cannulating an endoAVF.