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Urinary Catheter Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Going home from Emergency with a Urinary Catheter. A urinary catheter is a germ-free (or sterile) tube that goes through your urethra into your bladder. Your urinary catheter allows for urine drainage from your bladder. A small balloon on one end of the tube holds it inside your bladder. (English) Colour

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Fistula/Graft - Ways to Prevent Infections [English] Permalink Public

Caring for your fistula or graft is an important part of a kidney patient's disease management. This pamphlet provides information on keeping one's fistula/graft clean, before and after dialysis. (English)

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Vaccinations for Solid Organ Transplant Recipients [English] Permalink Public

This handout has information on vaccinations after your transplants. (English)

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Sun Safety After an Organ Transplant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Skin cancers are the most common type of cancer for people who have had an organ transplant. In fact, any person with a solid organ transplant is much more likely to develop skin cancer than the general public. This risk is increased because of the medicine you must take to prevent your body from rejecting your transplanted organ. (English) Colour

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Kidney Transplant – Preventing Urinary Tract Infections (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A ‘urinary tract infection’ (or U.T.I.) is caused by bacteria entering through the urethra (where urine comes out of the body). The most common type of infection is a bladder infection but could also spread your kidneys. (English) Colour

Kidney Transplant From a Living Donor [English] Permalink Public

If you have kidney disease that will lead to kidney failure, a kidney transplant might be the best treatment for you. Finding a living donor at an early stage of your kidney disease may allow you to avoid dialysis completely. This resource explains the steps before a kidney transplant process. (English)

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http://www.bcrenal.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/K...

Home Peritoneal Dialysis [English] Permalink Public

Home peritoneal dialysis could be right for you. This resource describes the benefits of home peritoneal dialysis and answers common questions. (English) Colour

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Substance Use: Signs of an Opioid Overdose (Small) [English] Permalink Public

Poster illustrating the signs of an opioid overdose and what to do. 2 sizes available. (English) Colour

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Activated Vitamin D Supplements [English] Permalink Public

Pharmacy information sheet to describe medication activated Vitamin D to chronic kidney disease patients. (English)

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Caring for Your Urinary Catheter at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have a urinary catheter. It drains urine from your bladder into a bag through a tube. A small, water-filled balloon at the end of the tube holds it inside your bladder. The tube is connected to a bag for the urine to drain into. Having a urinary catheter can put you at risk of getting an infection. It is important to read and understand this information so you can lessen the chances of getting an infection. (English) Colour

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