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tee
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Fistula infiltration
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I am new, how common is it to have your fistula infiltrated? Is it because the tech needs more training?
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May 23, 2009, 02:56:29 PM »
What is a fistala infiltration?
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Re: Fistula infiltration
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May 23, 2009, 03:12:31 PM »
The tech put the needle in incorrectly, and it went through the vein. This is the first time this has happen to my husband
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May 23, 2009, 03:18:56 PM »
I haven't started using fistala yet... four more weeks. But I don't think I want the techs doing it. Unless I find one tech who is good and will do it every time. Some of the techs appear a little questionable to me.
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Re: Fistula infiltration
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May 23, 2009, 05:23:08 PM »
i Just finished my 3rd week. The same 2 techs have done my needles. I was told only the most experienced techs are allowed to stick a virgin fistula. hope I'm never infiltrated!
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Re: Fistula infiltration
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We made a complaint, and he is never going to let her stick him again
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May 23, 2009, 07:51:01 PM »
Occasionally an infiltration can happen when being stuck with such large needles. Also if you are moving around the needle can move, too and you can cause it to happen. It creates a very black and blue looking arm for a few days.
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Infiltration is easier to do with a new fistula, too. The fistula tends to toughen up over time.
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