How do you use a stethascope to locate a fistula or graft in a dialysis patient?!
Question: How do you use a stethascope to locate a fistula or graft in a dialysis patient!?
Do you use the large side or small side!? What type is best to dialysis fistulas and grafts!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
You listen for bruits with the bell (small part) of the stethoscope!.
Here's a comprehensive resource on dialysis fistulas: http://www!.fistulafirst!.org/pdfs/Beathar!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Here's a comprehensive resource on dialysis fistulas: http://www!.fistulafirst!.org/pdfs/Beathar!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com