Mapping protocols vary across different clinical sites, as does experience with the varied anatomy of the upper extremity vasculature. The types and potential sites for creation of viable hemodialysis access is also widely varied. Understanding the traditional placement options and the new percutaneous approaches is vital to successful outcomes for dialysis patients.

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be prepared to:
Identify the relevant anatomy along with common anomalies.
Assess duplex findings for normal and abnormal characteristics.
Identify anatomy that supports various types of dialysis access
Construct a useful mapping report

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, the speakers for this course have been asked to disclose to participants the existence of any financial interest and/or relationship(s) (e.g., paid speaker, employee, paid consultant on a board and/or committee for a commercial company) that would potentially affect the objectivity of his/her presentation or whose products or services may be mentioned during their presentation. The following disclosures were made:

David Dawson, MD, RPVI, RVT -- No Relationships
Professor Manager of Live Programs/Compliance UC Davis Vascular Center
Sacramento, CA

Barbara Forney – No Relationships
Office of Continuing Medical Education
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Cincinnati, OH

Paula Walsh, RVT, RDMS, RDCS
Acton, MA

Bruce Gebhardt, MD
University of Cincinnati
Internal Medicine Professor/CME reviewer

Patricia Poe, BA RVT FSVU – No relationships to disclose
Athens, GA