Evaluation of post-puncture bleeding time of arteriovenous fistulas with IRIS® bandage.

Purpose: Our aim was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the IRIS® bandage (Nephrokit®) on post-puncture bleeding compared to conventional manual compression.

Methods: Sixty-four patients, hemodialyzed with an arteriovenous fistula, were enrolled in a 3-week prospective study. Conventional manual compression was used during the first week, the IRIS® bandage during the second week and conventional manual compression again during the third week.