OBJECTIVES

When the physician completes this unit they should be able to:

1. Discuss the rationale for surveillance.
2. Have a working knowledge of dialysis vascular access hemodynamics.
3. Have a working knowledge of the major surveillance testing modalities.
4. Have a working knowledge of the application of the major surveillance testing modalities.
5. Discuss the evidence provided by published clinical studies of surveillance.
6. Have a working knowledge of the role of surveillance in dialysis vascular access management.