We recommend the following articles about hemodialysis, vascular access, and our products. Most of these articles are available on-line through medical reference library services such as the National Library of Medicine.

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1. Stadtlander, Altman; Contemporary Dialysis and Nephrology 1998; Vol. 19;pp. 20-29
2. NKF-DOQI Clinical Practice Guideline for Vascular Access. New York, National Kidney Foundation, 1997; pp. 35
3. Ibidem; pp. 36
4. Windus; American Journal of Kidney Diseases 1993; Vol. 21; pp. 457-471
5. Besarab, Sullivan, Dorrell, Moritz, Price; ASAIO Journal 1992; Vol. 38; pp. M519-M523
6. Dinwiddie, Frauman, Jaques, Mauro, Hogan, Falk; ANNA Journal 1996; Vol. 23; pp. 593-600
7. Besarab, Sullivan, Ross, Moritz; Kidney International 1995; Vol. 47; pp. 1364-1372
8. USRDS 1997 Annual Data Report, The national Institutes of health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bethesda, MD.
9. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: 2001 Annual Report: ESRD Clinical Performance Measures Project. AJKD 39:S1-S98, 2002 (Supplement 2)
10. Pisoni RL, Young EW, Dykstra DW, Greenwood RN, Hecking E, Gilliespie B, Wolfe RA, Goodkin DA, Held PJ ; Vascular Access Use in Europe and the United States : Results from the DOPPS. Kidney International 61: (2002) pp. 305-316.
11. Dhingra RK, Young EW, Hulbert-Shearon TE, Leavey S, Port FK; Type of Vascualr Access and Mortality in US Hemodialysis Patients. Kidney International 60 (2001) pp. 1443-1451.
12. Schwab S, Oliver M, Suhocki P, McAnn A ; Hemodialysis arteriovenous access: Detection of stenosis and response to treatment by vascular access blood flow. Kidney International 59 (2001) pp. 358-362.
13. McCarley P, Wingard RL, Shyr Y, Pettus W, Hakim RM, Ikizler A ; Vascualr Access Blood Flow Monitoring Reduces Access Morbidity and Costs ; Kidney International 60,(2001) pp. 1164-1172.
14. Sands JJ, Jabyak P, Miranda CL, Kapsick B ; Intervention based on monthly monitoring decreases hemodialysis access thrombosis. ASAIO Journal 45 (1999): pp 147-150.
15. Smits JH, VanDer Linden J, Hagen C, et al : Graft Surveillance : Venous Pressure, Access Flow or the Combination? Kidney International 59 ( 2001) pp. 1551-1558.
16. Reddan D, Klassen P, Frankenfield DL, Szczech L, Schwab S, Coladonato J, Rocco M, Lowrie EG, Owen WF, ; National Profile of Practice Patterns for Hemodialysis Vascular Access in the United States. JASN 13 (2002) pp. 2117-2124.

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1. Schmidt DF, et al. Am J Kidney Dis 1991;17:34-7
2. Sands J et al. Differences between delivered and prescribed blood flow in hemodialysis. ASAIO J 1996;42:M717-719
3. Stragier A, et al. Blood flow displayed by dialysis machines: is it accurate? EDTA ERCA J; 1996;3-6
4. Teruel JL, et al. Differences between blood flow as indicated by the hemodialysis blood roller pump and blood flow measured by an ultrasonic sensor. Nephron 2000; 85:142-147.
5. Depner TA, et al. Pressure effects of roller pump blood flow during hemodialysis. ASAIO J 1990;36:M456-9
6. Mehta HK, et al. Correction of discrepancy between prescribed and actual blood flow rates in chronic hemodialysis patients with the use of larger gauge needles. Am J Kidney Dis 2002; 39:1231-5
7. Hakim RM, Breyer J, Ismail N, Schulman G: Effects of dose of dialysis on morbidity and mortality. Am J Kidney Dis 23: 661-669, 1994.
8. Lowrie EG: Chronic dialysis treatment: Clinical outcome and related processes of care. Am J Kidney Dis 24: 255-266, 1994.
9. Held PJ, Port FK, Wolfe RA, Stannard DC, Carroll CE, Daugirdas JT, Greer JW, Hakim RM: The dose of hemodialysis and patient mortality. Kidney Int 50: 550-556, 1996.
10. Parker T, Husni L, Huang W, Lew N, Lowrie EG, Dallas Nephrology Associates: Survival of hemodialysis patients in the US is improved with greater quantity of dialysis. Am J Kidney Dis 23: 670-680, 1994.

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1. Kronung, G., et. al.; Plastic Deformation of Cimino Fistula by Repeated Puncture; Dialysis and Transplantation, Vol. 13, No. 10, October 1984.
2. Lindley, E.; Vascular Access Management Among Research Projects by the EDTNA; Nephrology News and Issues: 51-54, August 1999.
3. Lundin, P.; The AV Fistula; http://nephron.com/lundin/lunfistula.html.
4. Ouwendyk, M.; Blood Access for Nocturnal Hemodialysis; Outline from Presentation at 5th International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis, March 2, 1999.
5. Scribner, B.H.; The Overriding Importance of Vascular Access; Dialysis and Transplantation, Vol. 13, No. 10, October 1984.
6. Scribner, B.H.; Circulatory Access- Still a Major Concern; Proceedings of EDTA, Vol. 19, 1982.
7. Twardowski, Z.; Constant Site (Buttonhole) Method of Needle Insertion for Hemodialysis; Dialysis and Transplantation, Vol. 24, No. 10, October 1995.
8. Twardowski, Z., Harper, G.; Buttonhole Method of Needle Insertion into Arteriovenous Fistulas; Presentation Transcripts from 3rd International Symposium on Daily Home Hemodialysis, February 17, 1997.
9. Twardowski, Z., Harper, G.; The "Buttonhole" Method of Needle Insertion Takes Center Stage in the Attempt to Revive Daily Home Hemodialysis; Contemporary Dialysis and Nephrology, February 1997.
10. Twardowski, Z., Kubara, H.; Different Sites vs. Constant Sites of Needle Insertion into Arteriovenous Fistulas for Treatment by Repeated Dialysis; Dialysis and Transplantation, Vol. 8, No. 10, October 1979.
11. Williams, M.; Frequently Asked Questions about Nocturnal Home Hemodialysis
12. Peterson, P; Fistula Cannulation: The Buttonhole Technique; Nephrology Nursing Journal, April 2002.

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