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Tacrolimus for Organ Transplant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Medication information specifically for those who have had an organ transplant. Includes what it does, how to take it, what to watch for, what to do when you miss a dose, and other important notes. To be read in conjunction with 'Taking Medications after an Organ Transplant (#264124) (English) Colour

Mycophenolate for Organ Transplant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Medication information specifically for those who have had an organ transplant. Includes what it does, how to take it, what to watch for, what to do when you miss a dose, and other important notes. To be read in conjunction with 'Taking Medications after an Organ Transplant (#264124) (English) Colour

Nitrates in Well Water [English] Permalink Public

What are nitrates? How do nitrates get into well water? How do I know if there are nitrates in my well water? What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? What should I do if there is a pregnant woman or baby in the household? How can I get my well water tested? What if my water is high in nitrates? Number 05a. (English)

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Multi-Drug Resistance Organisms (MDROs) - Acute Care: How to prevent the spread of infection in hospital and at home [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet explains why you may be tested for MDROs (Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms) in the hospital (acute care), how we do the test, what to do while waiting for results, and next steps after testing negative or positive. (English) Colour

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English (264215), Bengali (265478), Hindi (265479), Punjabi (264247), Urdu (265480), Vietnamese (267098)

What is Phosphorus and why is it important [English] Permalink Public

A multi-section handout describing phosphorus and phosphorus binders and their role in kidney disease. This handout is designed to be used as a multi-page handout or each page used as a separate handout (English)

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Phosphate Binders [English] Permalink Public

Pharmacy information sheet to educate patients on phosphate binders as a medication. (English)

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

Urinary Catheter - Using a Combined Day-Night Bag [English] Permalink Public

Information on self care of your catheter and instructions on the care of drainage bags, including how to change and to clean your drainage bag. (English) Colour

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English (264358), Punjabi (264533)

How to collect a ‘24 hour’ urine sample (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This test is used to check how your kidneys are working. You collect all your urine (pee) over a 24-hour period. (English) Colour

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English (264690), Arabic (265248), Chinese - Simplified (265250), Chinese - Traditional (265249), Farsi (265253), French (265251), Korean (265252), Punjabi (265254), Vietnamese (265255)

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