Table 2.
Hemodialysis access characteristics.
| Hemodialysis access characteristics | Overall (n = 156) |
|---|---|
| Initial HD access method | |
| Temporary CVC, n (%) | 114 (73) |
| TDC, n (%) | 21 (13) |
| AVF, n (%) | 21 (13) |
| Wait time between nephrology referral and fistula creation, months, median (range) | 2 (0–36) |
| Seen by nephrologist prior to needing dialysis | |
| Yes, n (%) | 120 (77) |
| No, n (%) | 36(23) |
| Years from nephrology contact to HD initiation in those followed by nephrology, mean (SD) | 3.9 (5.4) |
| First nephrology evaluation was within three months prior to starting dialysis?a | |
| Yes, n (%) | 1 (1) |
| No, n (%) | 119 (99) |
| First nephrology evaluation started more than 12 months prior to starting dialysis?a | |
| Yes, n (%) | 95 (79) |
| No, n (%) | 25 (21) |
BMI: body mass index; ESRD: end stage renal disease; CVC: central venous catheter; TDC: tunneled hemodialysis catheter; AVF: arteriovenous fistula; AVG: arteriovenous graft; HD: hemodialysis.
a
% is from the total of 120 who had nephrology follow up prior to dialysis initiation.