Learn about the importance of blood flow rates in hemodialysis as they relate to both the health and viability of the fistula as well as the clearance of waste. Examine the risks of high blood flow rates to the fistula and the change in clearance.

• Describe the key elements of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)
• Review the interaction between blood flow rate, turbulence, and stenosis.
• Discuss how stenosis impacts blood flow through the AVF.
• Identify how blood flow rate may impact dialysis adequacy.

• Nurses and Dialysis Technicians

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by Medical Education Institute, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP-17088, for 1.25 contact hours. It is the responsibility of the applicant to determine if these CE contact hours will be accepted by a particular licensing organization. 

Accreditation for this course expires October 31, 2026.

Author Information

Dr. John Agar
Dr. John Agar has over 50 years of experience, over 30 of those years as a Senior Physician of Nephrology at Geelong Hospital in Australia. He is an internationally-recognized award-winning nephrologist with over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and abstracts.

Conflict of Interest

No conflicts of interest were disclosed.