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Caring for Your Fistula
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A fistula needs daily care to keep it healthy and working for years.
Daily checks
- Feel for the buzzing (thrill) each day
- Keep the area clean
- Never allow blood pressure or needles in the fistula arm
Frequently asked questions
What if the fistula stops buzzing?
Contact your dialysis team immediately — it may mean a clot.
Sources
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Educational only. This guide is general kidney-care information, not individual medical advice.