[Nursing support in the decision-making process regarding the choice of renal replacement therapy: A scoping review].

Context: Chronic kidney disease affects 7 to 10 percent of the French population. Entering the end stage of the disease requires a choice to be made between several options. The aim is to document the nursing practices used to support these patients in choosing their renal replacement therapy and to determine the elements that promote decision-making.

Effect of needle orientation during arteriovenous access puncture on needed compression time after hemodialysis: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: There are two techniques for puncturing an arteriovenous fistula: one where the needle is inserted bevel up and then rotated to a bevel down position, and another where the needle is inserted bevel down. The aim of this study was to compare these two methods of needle insertion on minimum compression time required for hemostasis after needle removal.

Methods: This was a prospective, randomized, cross-over, blinded, single-center, routine care study.