Abstract:Hemodialysis requires vascular access to allow rapid extracorporeal blood flow. Central venous catheters which can either be tunneled or not tunneled. Tunneled catheter used for chronic hemodialysis. Hemodialysis nursing is a specialized area focusing on the needs of patients with renal failure across their lifespan. Objective: To assess nurses' knowledge and practices regarding tunneled catheter care among patients on maintenance hemodialysis. Setting: The study was carried out at 3 hospitals in hemodialysis … Show more
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