*6.3.5 AVF/AVG assessment*

Using the eyes, ears and fingertips, AVF/AVG are assessed for complications. Inspection (observe and look for):


Palpation (touch and feel):


Auscultation (listen to the fistula):

• Listen for bruit: listen to entire access every treatment and note changes in sound characteristics.

AVF/AVG physical examination is crucial to evaluate the proper function and to detect possible signs of complications. If any sign of complication is present, the VA should not be used and the patients should be evaluated by the nephrologist [43].
