Join two interventional nephrologists as they cut through the complexity of dialysis vascular access. Tune in for straight-talking discussions on topics that matter most - foundational principles to the debates still dividing the field.
Hosted by:
Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, Chicago, IL
Neghae Mawla, MD, Dallas, TX
Dialysis Access: Where We're Headed with Ellen Dillavou, MD
What's next in dialysis vascular access, and which new technologies are actually worth watching? In this episode of Nephro-Logic, we sit down with vascular surgeon Dr. Ellen Dillavou to talk about innovations in dialysis access that have caught her attention and why they matter.
00:00 Introductions
03:03 Choosing a Specialty in Medicine
04:53 Improving Patient Outcomes in Dialysis Access
07:46 VasQ External Fistula Support
12:59 The VenoStent
14:14 Flex Vessel Prep System
16:50 Cutting Balloons
19:32 Vexev
20:29 Innovations in Cannulation Techniques
23:16 Advancements in Graft Technology
4 Sept 2026
Dialysis Access From the Front Line with Debbie Brouwer-Maier, RN, CNN
The vascular access conversation everyone in dialysis should hear is here: buttonhole cannulation, ultrasound in the unit, and the biggest documentation gap in the field all come into focus in this candid, practical exchange with Debbie Brouwer-Maier.
00:00 The One Minute Check Explained
00:00 Introductions
01:07 Understanding the Components of Access Surveillance
03:37 The One Minute Check
07:39 Empowering Patients Through Self-Monitoring
08:07 Understanding Buttonhole Cannulation
13:25 The Role of Ultrasound in Cannulation
17:40 The Need for Better Documentation in Dialysis
21:35 Exploring Plastic Cannulas and Their Benefits
24:28 Future Directions in Dialysis Education and Innovation
14 Aug 2026
Access Lore: Things We Know That We Don't
This episode brings more logic to dialysis access lore by questioning what we do out of habit versus what the evidence actually supports, helping sharpen how clinicians think about dialysis access.
00:24 Exercise and Fistula Care
03:30 Catheter Tip Preferences
06:52 Catheter French Sizing
07:32 Right Atrial Placement
08:02 Catheter Placement Strategies
09:12 The Forceful Flush
10:23 Site Selections
11:40 Managing Catheter Dysfunction
12:25 IVC Tip Placement
14:33 Below the Diaphragm
18:16 Patient-Centric Approaches to Fistula Management
20:39 Central Lesions
22:39 Access with CIEDs
25:26 Stenting and Central Occlusions
15 Jul 2026
Surgical Perspectives with John Ross, MD
This episode is a masterclass in dialysis access—from HeRO graft myths to fistula revisions, steal risk, and the value of a truly multidisciplinary center. Dr. John Ross brings decades of surgical experience and practical insight that every access team can learn from.
00:17 The Dialysis Access Institute
03:24 Revising a Fistula with PTFE
06:59 Catheter-Free Approaches in Access Revision
07:31 HeRO Grafts and Their Indications
10:02 The HeRO Connector
14:40 The Abandoned HeRO
16:12 One-Stage vs. Two-Stage Basilic Fistula Procedures
20:31 Assessing Risk for Steal Syndrome
23:25 After Thoughts
1 Jul 2026
A Surgeon's Response with Stephen Hohmann, MD
Dr. Stephen Hohmann joins us to offer a surgeon’s perspective and continue the conversation from the prior episode.
Hosted by:
Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, Chicago, IL
Neghae Mawla, MD, Dallas, TX
00:00 Introductions
01:14 Challenges in Access and Tunneling Techniques
06:16 Creating New Arterial Anastomosis
09:26 Graft Length and Angles in Anastomosis
12:36 The Median Nerve
13:13 Understanding Graft Selection and Use
15:13 Early Cannulation Grafts: Pros and Cons
20:05 Managing Early Failures
23:13 Building Effective Partnerships in Patient Care
25:00 Securing Tunnelled Catheters
17 Jun 2026
Dear Surgeons...
This episode shares practical advice for surgeons involved in dialysis access creation and maintenance; highlighting nuances in graft tunneling, positioning, and revision strategies to improve long-term outcomes for patients.
00:15 Messages for Surgeons
01:15 AV Graft Tunneling: Importance of Depth and Technique
05:28 Graft Length and Cannulation: Best Practices
07:25 Anastomosis Preferences: Optimal Angles for Access
09:29 Advice to New Access Surgeons
11:18 Positioning of Grafts: Patient Comfort and Access
18:36 Lymph Node Dissections: Access Considerations
19:36 Converting Fistulas to Grafts: No Stumps
22:36 Conclusion and Future Topics
Hosted by:
Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, Chicago, IL
Neghae Mawla, MD, Dallas, TX
3 Jun 2026
The Low Pressure Episode
The conversation covers the management of hypotensive patients in dialysis, including access options, pharmacologic therapies, and considerations for peritoneal dialysis.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Swatches
01:17 Dialysis Access in Hypotensive Patients
04:37 Pharmacologic Therapies
09:27 Permanent Catheters
12:02 Transplant Considerations
13:04 Peritoneal Dialysis
14:34 HeRO Grafts
17:30 Ejection Fraction
20:06 Medication Management in Dialysis Patients
Hosted by:
Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, Chicago, IL
Neghae Mawla, MD, Dallas, TX
20 May 2026
Dialysis 101
This episode discusses the fundamentals of dialysis access care, including the dialysis circuit and the importance of communication and collaboration between healthcare professionals.
00:00 Introduction to Dialysis for Non-Nephrologists
02:01 Dialysis Circuit
03:24 Arterial and Venous Pressures
06:18 Prolonged Bleeding
08:41 Needles Sizes and Their Impact on Dialysis
13:04 Dialysis Adequacy
15:01 Skin Integrity and Its Importance in Access
19:00 Key Takeaways for Nephrologists and Dialysis Clinics
20:06 Collaboration Between Surgeons and Interventionalists
21:04 Empowering Patients in Their Care
Hosted by:
Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, Chicago, IL
Neghae Mawla, MD, Dallas, TX
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