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« on: February 10, 2013, 05:25:27 PM »
Been researching touch cannulation.  Does anyone here use that technique?  Also wondering about using the facial scrubbers to remove most of the scabs. The research looks good, fewer infections and infiltrations. Is this standard practice now? Thanks for any input!
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October 2011 first fistula in left wrist
April 2012 second fistula in upper arm, disconnect of wrist
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April 2013 at home with NxStage
April 2013 fistula revision to reduce flow
May 2013 advised to have double nephrectomy, liver cyst ablation and hernia repair. Awaiting insurance approval to begin transplant testing. Surgery in June.
June 2013 bilateral nephrectomy.
August 2013 finishing testing for transplant, 4 potential donors being tissue typed.
January 2014 husband approved to donate kidney for me
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« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2013, 06:09:10 PM »
HI there :)   And yep, we use both  ;D  I 'think' i see you've found homedialysorsunited???  GREAT place!  or, actually, mabie you found this info on (heck cant think of the name but another of my favorite places to go for info)...  Anyway, we at 'homedialysi had a webnar on this type of cannulation which really helped as i wanted to do for hubby but this helped us to go for it.  I think it's the greatest ever as it lets the needle find its own way.  I admit hubbies is a shallow fistula, but still, we were having some problems before this.  We do use the 'scrub' as well...  soooooo........... if you havent found homedialy.... give it a go as it saved me in our beginning stages of home d. http://homedialyzorsunited.org/  ,  if you go to where it sais "connect" check the listserve and it'll let you join a great resource there...  Whats so great about it is well, for one the people :) and two, it's usually very active and you can get answers so quick.... usually  ;)  So much experience ready to help ya.   All the best to you.. You've chosen a great modality :)
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« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2013, 06:34:21 AM »
I use touch cannulation and scrubber.
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« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2013, 08:39:05 AM »
Thanks for the responses!  I have been on the homedialysorsunited website. It is very helpful. I was at the store yesterday looking for the scrubbers. There are a bunch of choices lol! Would you mind telling me what kind you use so I can pick them up? Thanks!
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PKD diagnosis at 17
Cancer May 2011, surgery and no further treatment but placed on 2 year wait for transplant
October 2011 first fistula in left wrist
April 2012 second fistula in upper arm, disconnect of wrist
January 2013, stage 5 ESRD
March 2013 training with NxStage home hemo
April 2013 at home with NxStage
April 2013 fistula revision to reduce flow
May 2013 advised to have double nephrectomy, liver cyst ablation and hernia repair. Awaiting insurance approval to begin transplant testing. Surgery in June.
June 2013 bilateral nephrectomy.
August 2013 finishing testing for transplant, 4 potential donors being tissue typed.
January 2014 husband approved to donate kidney for me
March 4th 2014 received transplant from awesome hubby. Named the new bean FK (fat kidney) lol!  So far we are doing great!
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« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2013, 08:55:25 PM »
We got ours at walmart and on the package it sais  "2 exfoliating facial sponges"  Little blue package.  They suggest to cut in half just so as to save even more :)
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« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2013, 09:16:20 PM »
Thanks!
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PKD diagnosis at 17
Cancer May 2011, surgery and no further treatment but placed on 2 year wait for transplant
October 2011 first fistula in left wrist
April 2012 second fistula in upper arm, disconnect of wrist
January 2013, stage 5 ESRD
March 2013 training with NxStage home hemo
April 2013 at home with NxStage
April 2013 fistula revision to reduce flow
May 2013 advised to have double nephrectomy, liver cyst ablation and hernia repair. Awaiting insurance approval to begin transplant testing. Surgery in June.
June 2013 bilateral nephrectomy.
August 2013 finishing testing for transplant, 4 potential donors being tissue typed.
January 2014 husband approved to donate kidney for me
March 4th 2014 received transplant from awesome hubby. Named the new bean FK (fat kidney) lol!  So far we are doing great!
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« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2013, 03:59:28 PM »
Quote from: Angiepkd on February 10, 2013, 05:25:27 PM
Been researching touch cannulation.  Does anyone here use that technique?  Also wondering about using the facial scrubbers to remove most of the scabs. The research looks good, fewer infections and infiltrations. Is this standard practice now? Thanks for any input!

Angie,

I have been using Stuart Motts method of Touch Cannulation for well over a year.  It works great... I rarely have issues unless I have actually fistula problems such as stenosis. The needles slide right in the track.

I also use the scrubbing technique he has come up with.  The only difference is that I use sterile 2x2's instead of an exfoliation pad  that he recommends.  Takes the scabs right off. Rarely have to use the tweezers anymore.
I would ask your center before you make any type of dramatic change like this first.
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« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2013, 07:32:35 PM »
Thanks M3Riddler! I plan on talking to my training nurse about this when I start on March 4th. It sounds like the way to go!
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PKD diagnosis at 17
Cancer May 2011, surgery and no further treatment but placed on 2 year wait for transplant
October 2011 first fistula in left wrist
April 2012 second fistula in upper arm, disconnect of wrist
January 2013, stage 5 ESRD
March 2013 training with NxStage home hemo
April 2013 at home with NxStage
April 2013 fistula revision to reduce flow
May 2013 advised to have double nephrectomy, liver cyst ablation and hernia repair. Awaiting insurance approval to begin transplant testing. Surgery in June.
June 2013 bilateral nephrectomy.
August 2013 finishing testing for transplant, 4 potential donors being tissue typed.
January 2014 husband approved to donate kidney for me
March 4th 2014 received transplant from awesome hubby. Named the new bean FK (fat kidney) lol!  So far we are doing great!
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« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2013, 05:23:37 AM »
Is there a video on the touch method?  Where can I find it?  Thanks,
Pat
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« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2013, 01:43:27 PM »
 
You should be able to find it by googling it. 
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« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2013, 01:47:49 PM »
Try this link:

www.hemodoc.com or google "Touch Cannulation" it should come up.

It works well for me to. 
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Dailysis patient for since 1999 and still kicking it strong.  I was called for a transplant but could not get it due to damage veins from extremely high blood pressure.  Have it under control now, on NxStage System but will receive dailysis for the rest of my life.  Does life sucks because of this.  ABOLUTELY NOT!  Life is what you make it good, bad, sick, or healthy.  Praise God I'm still functioning as a normal person just have to take extra steps.
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