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FIG. 54-2 Vascular access for hemodialysis. A, External shunt. B, Internal arteriovenous
fistula. C, Internal arteriovenous graft. D, A hemodialysis graft while connected to a
hemodialysis machine. (D, From Lewis et al., 2011.)

Box 54-7

Complications of Hemodialysis

▪ Air embolus
▪ Disequilibrium syndrome
▪ Electrolyte alterations
▪ Encephalopathy
▪ Hemorrhage
▪ Hepatitis
▪ Hypotension

▪ Sepsis
▪ Shock

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