ASDIN  
ASDIN National Meeting. February, 2008.
Free to ASDIN members.
  
Flash slide/audio; MP3 audio
(sample talks)
Update on Lock Solutions: Alternatives to Heparin & Anti-Microbial Solutions
Stephen R. Ash, MD, FACP
Femoral Catheters
Alexander S. Yevzlin, MD
Pro: Fibrin Sheath Ablation with Catheter Removal
Donald Schon, MD, FACP
Con: Fibrin Sheath Ablation with Catheter Removal
George M. Nassar, M.D.
Cephalic arch stenosis
Surendra Shenoy M.D., Ph.D
Updated: December 26, 2008 (D26)
D26 New insights into how bacteria biofilm formation is triggered.
O13 Book Review: Clinical Guide to Use of Antithrombotic Agents in CAD
O13 A series of abstracts presented at CRF meeting suggesting that triple anti-platelet therapy (adding cilostatzol) improved outcomes.
O06 Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk of skin infections in patients with atopic dermatitis.
J23 How bacterial biofilms use chemical weapons against amoebas
J11 Angiodynamics recalls its Centros dialysis catheter due to inadequate cuff attachment.
J03 Artificial blood vessel creation from smooth muscle cells makes major advances.
M31 Journal of Renal Care journal club: Buttonhole method of cannulating AV fistulas - the new gold standard?
M21 After heart attack, bivalirudin better than heparin plus glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors.
M16 MIT research team crafts films resistant to bacterial adhesion.
M14 Dialysis access consortium trial results (clopidogrel) published in JAMA: less clotting, but no difference re AVF usability.
M05 ASN Renal Week abstract archives 2003-2006 now available on-line in .pdf format.
A14 Cannulation of AV fistula: Web CME program by Fistula First.org
M10 Hepatitis cluster prompts Nevada-wide inspection of outpatient surgery units.
J24 New self-centering venous catheter designed by Dr. Ash performs well in preliminary tests.
General Advances Emphasis
archive
ASDIN 4th Annual Meeting (Part 2) (Ash, Yevzlin, Schon, Nassar, Shenoy) ASDIN 2008
ASDIN 4th Annual Meeting (Part 1) (Francisco, Atray, Shenoy, Pflederer, Asif) ASDIN 2008
PGE: Interventional Nephrology: What Nephrologists Should Know (Part 2 of 2) ASN 2007 - MP3 audio
PGE: Interventional Nephrology: What Nephrologists Should Know (Part 1 of 2) ASN 2007 - MP3 audio
Fistula First - Catheter Out! Barriers and Solutions (Sands) RRI 2007
Biofilms are everywhere: What is its relevance for CKD, PD and HD? (Offenbacher) RRI 2007
Vascular Access: A Multidisciplinary Approach to AV Fistula Access Care ADC 2007 - MP3 audiofile
Future of Hemodialysis Access ADC 2007 - MP3 audiofile
ASDIN 3rd Annual Meeting (Part 7 and Nursing Breakout Session) (Besarab, Schon, Ash : Copelan, Holland, Merrill, Brouwer, White, Litchfield) ASDIN 2007 - handouts only
ASDIN 3rd Annual Meeting (Part 6) \(Urbanes, Asif, Pflederer, Breo, Atray, Gadalean, Altman, Beathard, Ravani, Besarab, Roy-Chaudhury) ASDIN 2007 - handouts only
ASDIN 3rd Annual Meeting (Part 5) (Work, Besarab, Dolmatch, Pervez, Yevzlin, Ash, Urbanes, Bermudez, Maya, Beathard) ASDIN 2007 - handouts only
ASDIN 3rd Annual Meeting (Part 4) (Herrera-Felix, O'Neill, Abreo, Asif, Bhimani, Gerstman, Samaha, Bourquelot, Wasse, Chemla, Miller) ASDIN 2007 - handouts only
ASDIN 3rd Annual Meeting (Part 3) (Pervez, Nassar, Mercado, Saad, Falk, Francisco) ASDIN 2007 - handouts only
ASDIN 3rd Annual Meeting (Part 2) (Tawakol, Falk, Schon, Work, Sands, Samaha, Schild, Pflederer) ASDIN 2007 - handouts only
ASDIN 3rd Annual Meeting (Part 1) (Miller, Saad, Misher, Beathard, Roy-Chaudhury, Urbanes, Nassar, Shenoy, Dolmatch) ASDIN 2007 - handouts only
Overview of catheter lock solutions (Allon) ASN 2006 - Slide/audio
Peritoneal and Hemodialysis Catheters, Part II (Anatole Besarab, MD; Beth Piraino, MD; Garry Reams, MD) ADC 2006 (audio only)
Vascular access (Emily Hodgin, BSN, RN, CNN, CPHQ; Anatole Besarab, MD; Lynda Ball, RN, BSN, CNN; Deborah J. Brouwer, RN, CNN; Lawrence Spergel, MD) ADC 2006 (audio only)
ASDIN 2nd Annual Meeting (Part 3) (Ash, Urbanes, Yu, Falk, Schon, Pflederer, Mishler, Beathard) ASDIN 2006
ASDIN 2nd Annual Meeting (Part 2) (Nassar, Falk, Crabtree, Ash, Beathard, Hamburger) ASDIN 2006
ASDIN 2nd Annual Meeting (Part 1) (Besarab, Namazy, Saad, Nassar, Asif, Brouwer) ASDIN 2006
Special Debate: Access Flow Monitoring is Worthwhile and Valuable (Yes, No) (Besarab, Work) RRI 2006 (handout only)
Vascular Access Management (DeOreo, Urbanes, Nguyen, Rasmussen) ASN Renal Week 2005 (audiofile only)
Advances in Hemodialysis Vascular Access: Biology of Neointimal Hyperplasia, Biologic Agents and Vascular Remodeling, Local Delivery of Therapeutic Agents. (Roy-Chaudhury, Salvatore, Cheung) ASN Renal Week 2005 (audiofile only)
Consensus topics in vascular access: Dysfunction, Salvaging Fistulas, Saving Infected Catheters, Standardizing Monitoring Methods (Roy-Chaudhury, Samaha, Allon, Lopot) RRI 2005 (audiofile only)
Debate : Access Monitoring: Does it really improve outcomes? (Sands, Paulson) RRI 2005 (audiofile only)
Updated K/DOQI Guidelines for Vascular Access: Preliminary Report (Work) ADC 2005 (audiofile only)
Maximizing Primary Fistula Creation and Preservation, Part I (Twardowski, Konner, Goovaerts, Toma) ADC 2005 (audiofile only)
Maximizing Primary Fistula Creation and Preservation, Part II (Agar, Ball) ADC 2005 (audiofile only)
Dialysis Catheter Workshop (Contreras, Bunchman) ADC 2005 (audiofile only)
Fistula First Initiative (Nissenson) RPA 2005
AV Fistula: Collaborating with Your Surgeon (Nguyen) ASN 2005
Management of Fistula Failures (Beathard) ASN 2004
Biology of Stent Stenosis and Potential Therapies (Clowes) ASN 2004
System barriers for creating the best angioaccess for our patients (Sands) US NKF Spring Clinical Meeting
Central venous hemodialysis catheters (Asif) ANNA Satellite Symposium
Nursing considerations for hemodialysis catheter care and maintenance (Brouwer) ANNA Satellite Symposium
Use of thrombolytic therapy in hemodialysis (Dinwiddie) ANNA Satellite Symposium

Spurious Hyperphosphatemia in Patients on Hemodialysis With Catheters (Schiller et al) Am J Kidney Dis (Sep 2008)
Should patients with venous thromboembolism be screened for thrombophilia? Am J Med (Jun 2008)
Large artery stiffening with weight gain in humans: role of visceral fat accumulation Hypertens (Jun 2008)
A meta-analysis of hemodialysis catheter locking solutions in the prevention of catheter-related infection Am J Kidney Dis (Feb 2008)
Does warfarin safely prevent clotting of hemodialysis catheters? A review of efficacy and safety (Willms, Vercaigne) Semin Dial (02-2008)
Does warfarin safely prevent clotting of hemodialysis catheters?. a review of efficacy and safety Semin Dial (Feb 2008)
Techniques and tips for quick and safe temporary catheter placement (Pervez, Abreo) Semin Dial (12-2007)
Techniques and tips for quick and safe temporary catheter placement (Pervez et al) Semin Dial (Dec 2007)
Early fistula failure: back to basics (Dember et al) Am J Kidney Dis (Nov 2007)
Trainee Forum: Infective endocarditis in a hemodialysis patient: A dreaded complication (Schubert et al) Hemodial Int (Oct 2007)
Prevention of Infective Endocarditis: Guidelines From the American Heart Association and other organizations (Wilson et al) Circulation (Oct 2007)
Early fistula failure: back to basics (Dember, Dixon) AJKD (11-2007)
Use of antimicrobial catheter lock solutions to prevent catheter-related bacteremia (Bleyer) Clin J Am Soc Nephrol (Sept 2007)
Use of antimicrobial catheter lock solutions to prevent catheter-related bacteremia (Bleyer) CJASN (09-2007)
Warfarin anticoagulation in hemodialysis patients: a systematic review of bleeding rates (Elliot) Am J Kidney Dis (Sep 2007)
Prophylactic anticoagulation in nephrotic syndrome: a clinical conundrum (Glassock) J Am Soc Nephrol (Aug 2007)
Current management of vascular access (Allon) Clin J Am Soc Nephrol (Jul 2007)
Current management of vascular access (Allon) CJASN (07-2007)
Prothrombotic Risk Factors in Patients with Recurrent Thrombosis of the Arteriovenous Fistula (Betul Tavil, MD; Aysin Bakkaloglu, MD; Aytemiz Gurgey, MD) Dial Transplant 11-06
Should dialysis patients ever receive warfarin and for what reasons? (Bennett) CJASN 11-06
A patient-focused approach to thrombolytic use in the management of catheter malfunction (Lok). Seminars Dial 09-06
Vascular access thrombosis prophylaxis (Choudhury). Seminars Dial 07-06
Vascular Access Links
NKF-K-DOQI
K-DOQI 2006 Access Guidelines

Journals
Eur J Vasc Surg
J Vasc Access
JVIR
J Vasc Surg
Seminars Vasc Surg

General
Am Soc Diagnostic Interven Nephrol
CDC Catheter Infection Guide
Intravascular infection IDSA-SCCM-ACCM guidelines
Vascular Web (AAVS-SVS)
Soc Vasc Ultrasound
Vasc Access Society Guidelines
Fistula First
HDCN Topic Pages (KEY)
Venous Catheter
Fistula or Graft
Infection