Care of patient with Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF)/ Arteriovenous Graft (AVG) – Post Surgery Instructions
This guide helps patients and families understand arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) and grafts (AVG) used for hemodialysis access. It explains how these surgical connections between arteries and veins are created, provides detailed post-surgery care instructions including wound care and exercises, and outlines daily management practices to protect the access site. The material also covers warning signs requiring immediate medical attention.
This article is published by and last updated in 2026.
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