Hemostasis of arteriovenous fistula: Comparison of direct two-finger pressure to an adjustable device.

Background And Objectives: To evaluate the pressure generated by an adjustable hemostasis clamp on arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) during the hemostasis proccess, and compare it with the direct two-finger pressure applied by the patient. To evaluate the variations of the direct two-finger pressure along the hemostasis process.

Methods: We analyzed data obtained in 51 hemodialysis procedures from 15 patients.