Credits
Accreditation
Faculty and Disclosure
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
Course Overview
This course explores AV fistulas and grafts for hemodialysis, emphasizing duplex ultrasound for planning, maturation assessment, and troubleshooting to optimize dialysis access and patient outcomes.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Understand AVF/AVG usage for hemodialysis access
Understand preoperative considerations for AVF planning
Understand evaluation of AVF/AVG in the immediate perioperative period
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
