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« on: November 25, 2014, 11:55:56 PM »
Just started a new job. Part of the training is a CPR class. Will i be able to give chest compressions if I have a dialysis fistula in one of my arms? I am worried I could damage the viens. btw its a new fistula, I have only had it for a little over a month.
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« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2014, 05:26:54 AM »
I don't think so but your fistula is important enough to ask the doctor who created it. 
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« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2014, 05:47:26 AM »
No but talk to your doctor to make sure its ready for that.  Personally I've really felt ok doing most anything with my few year old fistula arm.  I do try to take it easy but work it more than is recommended.
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« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2014, 02:36:48 AM »
Main thing is to get your fistula good and strong. Fistulas take 6 months to fully mature (my observation anyway)

http://fistula.memberpath.com/Patients/PatientEducationalMaterials.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Dialysis/Pages/How-haemodialysis-is-performed.aspx

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« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2015, 04:29:42 PM »
Not sure initially,  but once it is fully healed, I don't see why not.  However, defibately a question for your vascular surgeon.
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« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2015, 06:52:48 AM »
Hello msf21, (I still get confused about your avatar
because kitkatz had exactly the same avator for some time...)
... I have just looked up CPR (CPR = abbreviation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
and I would first consult with a trusted doctor before attending a CPR-class,
just in case attending & taking part in a CPR-class could endanger the fistula, which is really a life-line ...
Good luck from Kristina.
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« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2015, 10:01:44 AM »
All is good. I talked to the doctor and he said it wouldn't be a problem. I already took the class and I had no problems. I had to favor one arm over the other but I was still able to pass the final test. Thanks for everyones input.

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