Assessment Emergency Action Required No bruit thrill or pulse Call dialysis unit Numbness tingling decreased sensation pallor Call dialysis unit Heavy or steady bleeding from needle sites S top ID: 938412
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��04/2018To obtain this information in a different format, call 651201Hemodialysis Fistula or raftTip SheetOR LONGTERM CAREFACILITIESDoAssess for continued heavy bleeding from needle sites after returning from dialysis.Assess for blood flow frequentlyFeel for avibration, also called a pulse or thrillWith a stethoscope, listen for a swishingsound, or Assessment Emergency Action Required No bruit , thrill or pulse Call dialysis unit Numbness, tingling, decreased sensation, pallor Call dialysis unit Heavy or steady bleeding from needle sites S top bleeding by applying pressure with a sterile gauze pad . If the bleeding does not stop in 30 minutes, call thedialysis unit Rapid, increased swelling, pain (hematoma formation) at the needle sites Call dialysis unit. Elevate arm and a pply cold pack , or do so as advisedby the dialysis unit. Assessment Action Scratching with clothing Sleeping position allows body or head to rest on the affected arm Try to position and protect arm using pillows or positioning aids Very low blood pressure Frequent assessment of bruit, thrill and pulse I ncreased redness, warmth, drainage, pain, or swelling Report immediately to dialysis unit Fever Report immediately to dialysis unit