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The Vascular Access Coordinator

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Arteriovenous (AV) access-related complications result in considerable morbidity and are associated with millions of health care dollars being spent each year. With a dedicated access team that includes a nephrologist, an access surgeon, an interventionalist, and a dialysis nurse with expertise in vascular access, a hemodialysis (HD) program can develop and maintain skills that lead to better patient care, better long-term outcomes, and efficient use of resources. The role of the vascular access coordinator (VAC) is pivotal to the success of this program.

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  1. University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Cynthia Bhola RN, BN, MN, CNephC (Dialysis Vascular Access Coordinator)

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Correspondence to Cynthia Bhola RN, BN, MN, CNephC .

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  1. Radiology - Dept. of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Division of Vascular and Interventional, University Ave. 585, Toronto, M5G 2N2, Ontario, Canada

    Dheeraj Rajan

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Bhola, C. (2011). The Vascular Access Coordinator. In: Rajan, D. (eds) Essentials of Percutaneous Dialysis Interventions. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-5657-6_7

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