💥Buttonhole cannulation, has been shown to be associated with ⬆️ rate of infections: local infections + bacteremia👇🏽
💥But can proper patient selection & the right BH technique allow us to use it in some patients?
#VascularAccessPearls
@ASDINNews
This RCT showed that BH cannulation was associated with twice as many infections compared to the standard needling technique👇🏽
💥Why does Buttonhole cannulation cause infection? 👇🏽
💥Hence, proper buttonhole cannulation technique is an absolute must if it is to be utilized
⚡️See below👇🏽
💥Read the Buttonhole: Pro & Con debate in @ASNKidney360
👉🏽kidney360.asnjournals.org/content/1/5/318
👉🏽kidney360.asnjournals.org/content/1/5/322
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