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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)

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) - InPatient (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Mission Memorial Hospital, Eagle Ridge Hospital, Peace Arch Hospital, Ridge Meadows Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Chilliwack General Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital, Burnaby Hospital, Langley Memorial Hospital, Delta Hospital, Fraser Canyon Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

MRSA is a type of common bacteria which has become resistant to most of the antibiotics normally used to treat it. This fact sheet for patients and families discusses ways to prevent the spread of MRSA at home and in the hospital. (English) Colour

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English (252667), Punjabi (265999)

Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet explains why it is important to prevent this infection from spreading to other patients in the hospital, or to your friends and family when you go home. (English) Colour

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English (253976), Chinese - Simplified (264186), Chinese - Traditional (264187), Punjabi (264185)

Taking Medications after an Organ Transplant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You will have learned a lot about your medications while in the hospital. This sheet is meant to summarize important points about taking your medications. You are taking medications to help keep your transplanted organ working well and to keep you healthy. When you take all your medications as directed, you give yourself the best chance of having a healthy transplanted organ for a long time. (English) Colour

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

Talking About Your Illness with Loved Ones and Caregivers [English] Permalink Public

Talking about your illness with friends and family may not be easy, but it will help them understand what is important to you. It will also help them support you and your decisions. (English) Colour

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English (265583), Chinese - Simplified (266372), Punjabi (266371)

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