Common problems - HeRO ® graft

How long do I need to stay in hospital after the operation?

HeRO grafts can be in hospital or outpatient implant.However, your doctor will tell you what type of program is best for you.

When can I return to normal activities?

If you are unsure whether to start a new activity, please consult your doctor or nurse.After incision healing, you usually can resume normal activities;However, you must remember like protect any hemodialysis pathway to protect your HeRO graft.

The HeRO graft condenses?

You can expect HeRO graft condensation with standard graft of the same frequency, and the need of the same type to clot intervention, this must be carried out by your doctor.However, compared with the typical catheter, the HeRO of graft is expected service life is longer, and are less prone to loss (less to clot and/or replacement procedures).

If you must use a needle into the HeRO grafts in dialysis?

Yes, hemodialysis needle is used to enter the HeRO, just like any other grafts.

When can I use my new HeRO graft for hemodialysis?

Graft after implantation usually takes two to four weeks to heal, and then to intubation.Swelling should have faded, so that you can use the finger pressure feel grafts.Your care team will notify you when to start using your new pathways.

Patients who should see my id card?

Everyone involved in your care should understand your HeRO graft.If you need any program, such as your transplant to clot, the center line of the x-rays or placed, execute the program of the doctor needs to know that you have a HeRO graft.By always carry your HeRO identification card, you can quickly and easily for doctors to provide the information he/she need.

HeRO implants will set off airport metal detectors?

HeRO graft is unlikely to trigger the airport metal detectors;But, carry your HeRO identification card should help to prevent any problems.

What do I need to tell me dialysis care team?

You should offer your dialysis care team HeRO graft surgery patient care bag for you to provide care and guidance intubation.This booklet will tell them they need to know the knowledge about new pathway of nursing and intubation.

Compared with other pathways, infections?

During the initial healing period (2-4 weeks) and successful transplant tube after intubation, can remove your long-term catheter.Once the catheter is removed, the HeRO of graft infection risk has proved to be the same as the other grafts, significantly lower than the catheter for a long time.

May I have a shower or swimming?

Please be sure to consult your doctor, know when to resume normal activities.However, due to the HeRO completely into your skin, you can usually shower after healing of incision and/or swimming.

If you have any other questions, please contact your doctor.