Procedure
Arteriovenous Graft (AVG) Placement
A one-page care plan for patients having Arteriovenous Graft (AVG) Placement, covering Purpose, Protection & Preparation, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Protection & Preparation
- I understand this surgery places a graft to connect an artery and vein
- I understand it is used for dialysis access
- I follow instructions about medicines before surgery
- I tell my provider about medications or bleeding risks
- I understand this graft may be used sooner than a fistula
Expectations & Execution
5 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
Arteriovenous Graft (AVG) Placement is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.