Dialysis line separation: maximizing patient safety through education and visibility of access site for patients on hemodialysis.

摘要

What actions can nurses take to decrease the incidence of accidental line separation and venous needle dislodgement during hemodialysis? Although hemodialysis has been simplified due to advances in dialysis technology, the process is not foolproof. Hemodialysis line separation is H often fatal because very rapid and profuse exsanguination can occur if prompt detection and intervention is not taken. Line separation usually occurs at the site where dialysis lines are connected to the hubs of dialysis catheters or needles. It may also occur due to dislodgment of needles from the access sites.