The FACT : Use of a novel intermittent pneumatic compression device to promote pre-surgery arm vein dilation in patients with chronic renal failure

CONCLUSIONS: Fist Assist® use in patients with CKD is effective to enhance vein dilation. Forearm and upper arm cephalic veins increased on average 0.6 and 1.1 mm respectively after Fist Assist® application. This is the first trial to evaluate the effect of intermittent, focal pneumatic compression on pre-surgery vein diameter in patients with advanced CKD before AVF creation.PMID:34789025 | DOI:10.1177/11297298211057378
Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research