Which Operator, Which Venipuncture Technique, and for Which Hemodialysis Patient?

Authors

  • Marco Lombardi SS di Emodialisi del Mugello, Azienda Sanitaria di Firenze, Firenze
  • Giuseppe Quintaliani SC Nefrologia, Dialisi e Trapianto, Perugia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33393/gcnd.2014.848

Keywords:

Buttonhole technique, Criticalities, Coordination, Skills, Clinical competence

Abstract

The buttonhole technique (BT) does not represent an alternative venipuncture technique, but can be described as another distinct venipuncture technique for arteriovenous fistula. This introduction to the issue will try to examine all BT criticalities, especially pointing out the crucial role of a good organization when facing these criticalities.