Abstract:

Aim: In this study, it was aimed to investigate the quality of life and satisfaction levels of patients who had a hemodialysis catheter implanted for the first time due to acute renal failure, according to the catheter location. Material and Methods: 135 patients who had temporary hemodialysis catheters placed in Sivas Cumhuriyet University Hospital between February 2021 and August 2021 were included in the study. The patients were grouped as patients with hemodialysis catheters placed in the jugular vein, subclavian vein, and femoral vein. State-Trait Anxiety Scale, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Quality of Life scale questionnaires were applied to each group separately. Results: In the study, the patients who had a catheter placed in the subclavian vein; It has been observed that patients with a catheter placed in the jugular vein and femoral vein have less anxiety, a higher quality of life and less pain. Conclusion: Although subclavian vein catheterization is not the first choice for hemodialysis, it should be kept in mind as a choice in terms of patient compliance if it is predicted that the catheter will remain for a short time, if it is applied in an experienced center, and if the patients have risk factors such as short stature and obesity.

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