ESTRATÉGIAS DO ENFERMEIRO PARA A PREVENÇÃO DE INFECÇÃO EM FÍSTULA ARTERIOVENOSA

Abstract

Vascular access is crucial for Hemodialysis, however complications represent 25.11% of hospitalizations, and infections represent 13.8%. Arteriovenous Fistula is preferred due to the lower incidence of complications, being recommended for approximately half of hemodialysis patients. However, Chronic Kidney Disease is often silent, requiring temporary access, such as double lumen catheter or long-term catheter (Permcath). This study seeks to identify evidence of infectious events in vascular access in hemodialysis, with a focus on prevention, analyzing the educational actions carried out by nurses. To this end, a bibliographic review of the literature was carried out using the Virtual Health and Scielo Library as a database, with publications in Portuguese and English from 2019 to 2024, with a selection of 12 articles for review. Therefore, in order to improve quality of life and reduce patient morbidity, this study aims to improve the understanding and management of complications of vascular access in hemodialysis.