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This pamphlet explains the procedure for having a non-tunneled hemodialysis catheter inserted and what to expect before, during and after the procedure.
This pamphlet provides eating guidelines if you are on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD).
This pamphlet is for people with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). It gives information about protein, sodium (salt), potassium, and phosphorus, as well as reading food labels, adding calories and flavour, and controlling your fluid intake. A sample meal plan and guidelines for measuring portions are included.
Good nutrition is important for people with kidney disease. The 4 things you need to watch for are: protein, phosphorus, sodium (salt), and potassium. This guide gives sample meal plans, lists of foods to avoid, and recipes.
People with kidney disease cannot process enough Vitamin D. One-Alpha® raises the amount of vitamin D in your body that can be used. This pamphlet outlines how to take the medication and side effects to watch for.
Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have anemia (not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood). Taking oral irons will give you enough iron to make hemoglobin. The pamphlet explains what oral irons are, how to take and store them, and possible side effects.
If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), it is important to know which over-the-counter medications you should not take. This pamphlet lists what you should know about over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal/natural health remedies.
Your parathyroid glands are in your neck and help to control your blood calcium and phosphorous levels. This pamphlet explains what a parathyroidectomy is, the possible complications with this surgery, care after surgery, how to take care of your incision, blood work, and medications.
La présente brochure fournit des instructions sur ce que devraient faire les personnes dialysées si une urgence les empêche de commencer ou de terminer leur traitement de dialyse à la maison ou de se rendre à un rendez-vous de dialyse. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains what Pneumovax® 23 is, what Streptococcus pneumoniae is, why you need to get vaccinated, the possible side effects of the vaccine, who should not get the vaccine, and when you should get it.