01844 Anesthesia vascular shunt/shunt revision
Also known as: AV fistula anesthesia, dialysis access anesthesia, AV graft anesthesia
Anesthesia for vascular shunt creation or shunt revision in the forearm. Covers anesthesia for creation or revision of arteriovenous fistula or graft for hemodialysis access in the forearm.
Clinical Context
Used when providing anesthesia for creation or revision of arteriovenous fistulas (radiocephalic, brachiocephalic) or AV grafts for hemodialysis access. Common procedure in patients with end-stage renal disease. May use brachial plexus block, local anesthesia with sedation, or general anesthesia.
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