Protecting fistulas well = protecting life well, essential fistula protection skills for patients with uremia

For patients with uremia, internal fistula is an important channel for maintaining life, so it is very important to protect it. Here are some essential fistula protection tips:

1. Daily precautions

1. Keep the limb on the fistula side clean and dry, avoid getting it wet, and prevent infection. You can use plastic wrap or other protective measures when taking a bath.

2. Avoid putting pressure on the limb on the fistula side, do not wear clothes with tight cuffs, and do not put pressure on the limb when sleeping.

3. Avoid measuring blood pressure, drawing blood, giving intravenous fluids, etc. on the limb on the fistula side.

2. Prevention of thrombosis

1. Appropriately move the limbs on the fistula side, such as clenching fists, flexion and extension, etc., to promote blood circulation, but avoid excessive force.

2. Monitor coagulation function regularly and adjust the dosage of anticoagulants according to the doctor's advice.

3. If you find any abnormalities such as pain or swelling in the local area of ​​the fistula, seek medical attention immediately.

3. Self-monitoring

1. Touch the fistula site every day to feel whether there is tremor. If the tremor weakens or disappears, seek medical attention immediately.

2. Pay attention to observe whether the local skin of the fistula has redness, swelling, bleeding, ulceration, etc. If any abnormality is found, deal with it in time.

4. Pre- and post-dialysis care

1. Wash the limb on the fistula side with soapy water before dialysis and keep it clean.

2. After dialysis, press the puncture site for an appropriate time to avoid bleeding and hematoma formation. The pressure should be strong enough to avoid bleeding and to feel a tremor.

Kidney patients can master these fistula care techniques to protect their life passage. Let us attach importance to fistula care and safeguard the continuation of life.