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Home Hemodialysis (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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

Going to Emergency [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet covers things that kidney patients should be aware of and be prepared for when going to the Emergency department. (English) Colour

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English (255738), Punjabi (262573)

Family Guide to Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy [English] Permalink Public

This is a type of dialysis therapy. It is used to support patients with a kidney injury or kidney failure. (The medical word for kidney is ‘renal’). Informational pamphlet for family members about continuous renal replacement therapy in the intensive care setting (English) Colour

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

Caring for Your Urinary Bag at Home - 1 Bag System (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have a urinary catheter attached to a urinary bag (drainage bag). This informs you about types of urinary bags, when to change your urinary bag, and care at home. (English) Colour

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English (265508), Arabic (265637), Chinese - Simplified (265634), Farsi (265638), French (265685), Korean (265636), Punjabi (265633), Vietnamese (265635)

Royal City Kidney Care Centre (New Westminster) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet includes information for newly referred CKD patients on their first meeting at the Kidney Care Centre. (English) Colour

Surrey Kidney Care Centre (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet includes information for newly referred CKD patients on their first meeting at the Kidney Care Centre. (English) Colour

Kidney-Friendly Shopping List [English] Permalink Public

The foods listed can be enjoyed by people with kidney disease. These foods are lower in sodium, potassium, and don’t contain phosphorus additives. (English)

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http://www.bcrenalagency.ca/resource-gallery/Docum...

Frequently Asked Questions about Stopping Dialysis Treatment [English] Permalink Public

‎For any patient on dialysis, there may come a time when he or she may feel that dialysis no longer improves their quality of life or meets their personal and health care goals. If this happens, the patient has the right to discontinue dialysis treatments and opt for conservative care. This booklet describes what to consider. (English)

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http://www.bcrenalagency.ca/resource-gallery/Docum...

Diabetes Kidney-Friendly Shopping List [English] Permalink Public

The foods listed can be enjoyed by people with diabetes and kidney disease. These foods are lower in sodium, potassium, and don’t contain phosphorus additives. (English)

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http://www.bcrenal.ca/Documents/Diabetes%20Kidney-...