MEDISAINS
Vol 19, No 3 (2021)

A technique to reduce arms fatigue on intradialytic

Isnaini, Nur (Unknown)
Kusumantri, Megarini (Unknown)

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Publish Date
31 Dec 2021

Abstract

Background: The hemodialysis process that takes 4 to 5 hours may lead to various problems, including arms' fatigue on the forearm with attached Cimino access. A technique is required to overcome this fatigue.Technique: By using a supportive hand pillow made by adjusting the position of the elbow and the length of the arm. The pillow is placed under the patient's forearm with Cimino access. Trial usage of this pillow was conducted on two persons for two cycles of hemodialysis. Both stated that arm fatigue was reduced and more comfortable.Conclusion: Using hand pillows for hemodialysis patients is favorably beneficial to reduce forearm fatigue during the Intradialytic phase.

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medisains

Publisher

Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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MEDISAINS: Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu-ilmu kesehatan merupakan sarana penyebarluasan ilmu pengetahuan, riset, teknologi dan inovasi dibidang kesehatan yang diterbitkan tiga kali dalam setahun (April, Agustus dan Desember). Jurnal Medisains adalah jurnal peer reviewed dan Open-Access yang dikelola oleh ...