Firstly, many thanks to our intrepid BigD-ers, especially Carl, Cath, Henning, Debra and Adam for their needling stories, advice and suggestions.
This Briefing is a How To for putting in your own hemodialysis needles. It covers five parts: Theory, Practice and Visualization, to help you understand the mechanics of needling, Know Your Fistula, so that you know and understand the lay of your particular territory; and eventually, charged with the skill and insight you need, it will be time for The Real Thing.
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