Table 1.

Cannulation Assessment Periods (CAP)

Start of maintenance haemodialysis	Beginning of CAP	Duration of CAP
Prior to week 12 visit	First haemodialysis session after week 12 visit	First 12 consecutive haemodialysis sessions
Between week 12 and month 12 visit	First haemodialysis session	First 12 consecutive haemodialysis sessions
After month 12 visit	No CAP	No CAP