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hemodialysis access,

a nursing outcome from the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) defined as the functionality of a dialysis access site. See also Nursing Outcomes Classification.

access [ak´ses]

a means of approaching something.

arteriovenous access the usual type of vascular access, connecting an artery and a vein, usually in the arm.

hemodialysis access (vascular access) the means by which hemodialysis apparatus is connected to blood vessels; the most common type is arteriovenous access. Other types include venovenous access and types of fistulas and shunts.

venovenous access vascular access via a tube that begins at a vein and ends at a vein, used in hemodialysis and continuous venovenous hemofiltration.

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