---
title: "Vascular Access Teams"
description: "The Vascular Access Society of the Americas (VASA) is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to enhancing dialysis access care through education, research, and advocacy. Join VASA for expert-led events, access the Journal of Vascular Access, and connect with professionals committed to advancing"
url: "https://www.vasamd.org/resources/vascular-access-teams"
date: "2026-06-18T18:54:06+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

#  Vascular Access Team Resources

## AHP Resources

- [Atlas of Dialysis Vascular Access](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Atlas-of-Dialysis-Vascular-Access.pdf)
- [Fistula First Catheter Last: Patient One Minute Access Check (Spanish)](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/ESRDNCC-One-Minute-Access-Check-Spanish.pdf)
- [FFCL Access Planning Manual (Spanish)](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/FFCL-Access-Planning-Manual-Spanish.pdf)
- [AVF Whistle (audio)](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/media/resources/teams/AVF-whistle.mp3)
- [Graft Stenosis (audio)](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/media/resources/teams/Graft-Stenosis.mp3)
- [Graft Whistle (audio)](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/media/resources/teams/Graft-Whistle.mp3)
- [Normal AVF Bruit (audio)](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/media/resources/teams/Normal-AV-Graft.mp3)
- [Normal AV Graft (audio)](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/media/resources/teams/Normal-AVF-Bruit.mp3)
- [Stenosis Fistula (audio)](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/media/resources/teams/Stenosis-Fistula.mp3)

## AVF Maturity & AVG Healing Tools

- [“Ready, Set, Go” The Steps to Catheter Freedom: Fistula](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Ready-Set-Go-Fistula.pdf)
- [“Ready, Set, Go” The Steps to Catheter Freedom: Graft](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Ready-Set-Go-Graft.pdf)

## Catheter Monitoring Tools for Patients & Staff

- [Staff: Printable Instructions](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Catheter-Monitoring-Staff-Printable.pdf)
- [Staff: Look](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Catheter-Monitoring-Staff-Look.pdf)
- [Staff: Listen](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Catheter-Monitoring-Staff-Listen.pdf)
- [Staff: Feel](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Catheter-Monitoring-Staff-Feel.pdf)
- [Patient: Printable Instructions](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Catheter-Monitoring-Patient-Printable.pdf)
- [Patient: Look](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Catheter-Monitoring-Patient-Look.pdf)
- [Patient: Feel](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Catheter-Monitoring-Patient-Feel.pdf)

## Guidelines & Tools

- [2025 Practicum Flyer Cannulations Techniques](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/2025-Practicum-Flyer-Cannulations-Techniques.pdf)
- [Patient One Minute Check Guidelines](https://www.asdin.org/resource/resmgr/associate_resources/Patient_Catheter_Check.pdf "https://www.asdin.org/resource/resmgr/associate_resources/Patient_Catheter_Check.pdf")
- [Staff One Minute Check Guidelines](https://www.asdin.org/resource/resmgr/associate_resources/staff-complete-guide.pdf "https://www.asdin.org/resource/resmgr/associate_resources/staff-complete-guide.pdf")
- [Staff CVC](https://www.asdin.org/resource/resmgr/associate_resources/cath-staff-printable-instruc.pdf "https://www.asdin.org/resource/resmgr/associate_resources/cath-staff-printable-instruc.pdf")

## Patient Access Planning and Access Monitoring Tools

- [Lifeline for a Lifetime: Planning for Your Vascular Access](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Patient-Access-Planning-Lifeline-for-a-Lifetime.pdf)
- [Patient: Printable Instructions](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Patient-Access-Planning-Printable.pdf)
- [Patient: Look](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Patient-Access-Planning-Look.pdf)
- [Patient: Listen](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Patient-Access-Planning-Listen.pdf)
- [Patient: Feel](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Patient-Access-Planning-Feel.pdf)

## Professional Access Planning Guide

- [Vascular Access Planning Guide for Professionals](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/ESRDNCC-2015-Vascular-Access%20Planning-Guide.pdf)

## Staff Monitoring Tools

- [Staff: Printable Instructions](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Staff-Monitoring-Printable.pdf)
- [Staff: Look](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Staff-Monitoring-Look.pdf)
- [Staff: Listen](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Staff-Monitoring-Listen.pdf)
- [Staff: Feel](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Staff-Monitoring-Feel.pdf)
- [Staff: Augmentation Test](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Staff-Monitoring-Augmentation.pdf)
- [Staff: Arm Elevation Test](https://www.vasamd.org/_resources/documents/resources/teams/Staff-Monitoring-Elevation.pdf)

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