The patient needs new HD access and is Admitted:
1) Nephrology consult service should be notified and following this patient
2) For a temporary line:
During the day, Vascular Access Service page 2VAS/2827
Emergent: Rapid Response Team (RRT), page 1RRT/1778
3) For new inpatient permcath: consult Vascular Access Service page 2VAS/2827
- Occasionally patients get permcath and AV graft or fistula simultaneously; discuss with vascular if this is an option for your patient
4) For new AV access or AV access issue:
- Contact Vascular Access Service as above
- Email vast@mountsinai.org and include Nephrology fellow
- Patient will need coordination for: vein mapping, AV fistula or graft procedure date
Discharge Requirements:
Coordination with HD Social Work for dialysis center placement
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If the patient will be discharged before a Vascular consult can be obtained:
- Call 4-5315 to make outpatient appointment within 48 hours of discharge