Does the direct application of povidone-lodine hasten hemostasis of the cannulation site after the removal of hemodialysis needles?

Historically, povidone-iodine has had multiple uses in the care of patients receiving hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis due to its broad antimicrobial properties. Anecdotally, nephrology nurses and technicians have used preparation pads impregnated with povidone-iodine at hemodialysis cannulation sites after removing the needle post-treatment to hasten the clotting time at the site. This article explores the literature related to the use of povidone-iodine in the process of hemostasis after the removal of hemodialysis cannulation needles and also discusses the potential risks of using povidone-iodine in the patient population with renal failure.