FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ
What should a patient expect prior to hemodialysis fistula creation?
- Nothing to eat or drink past midnight before the surgery.
- There surgeon should tell you which arm the surgery is going to be performed so wash your arm is soap and water and keep your skin clean.
- If you are taking a blood thinner/anticoagulation medication such as Warfarin/Coumadin, Xarelto, Eliquis or Pradaxa is it best to hold the medication at least five days prior to the surgery with approval of your primary care physician or the surgeon. If you have any questions, please call your surgeon.
- It is okay to continue with antiplatelet medication depending on the extent of the surgical procedure.
- If you are diabetic and taking oral anti-glycemic medications to control their blood sugar it is best to hold the medication when you are fasting to avoid hypoglycemia prior to the operation.
- Your diabetic and taking insulin injections to control your blood sugar, it is best to hold insulin injections when you are fasting to avoid hypoglycemia prior to the operation.
Posted 6 years agoby aursesadmin_hc
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