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Checklist for Choosing A Safe Dialysis Unit (for patients dialyzing outside of Canada) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This checklist is provided to dialysis patients to guide them when choosing a dialysis unit for treatment( to help prevent contracting certain infections, such as Hepatitis B, C and other infections) when they are travelling to India and other countries. The checklist is given to patients in conjuction with a letter. (English) Colour

This factsheet is a package that contains the following individual information sheets: Letter to Patients Dialyzing Outside of Canada (264194).

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English (264195), Chinese - Traditional (264140), Hindi (264142), Punjabi (264141)

Diet and Kidney Stones [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet explains the different types of kidney stones and strategies to prevent them from occurring. (English) Black & White

Dialysis and Care of Your Fistula/Graft [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, and what to do before and after dialysis. (English) Colour

Continence Promotion and Management Program (Delta Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine or stool. It is not a disease but rather a symptom of a physical or neurological disorder. This pamphlet provides more information on incontinence and how the program can help people manage their condition. (English) Colour

Continence Assessment and Management Program (New Westminster) [English] Permalink Public

Incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine or stool. It is not a disease but rather a symptom of a physical or neurological disorder. This pamphlet provides more information on incontinence and how the program can help people manage their condition. (English) Colour

Prevent Pneumonia and Urinary Tract Infections (Small Poster) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Poster for patients in the hospital. This poster includes 5 key activities patients can do to help prevent pneumonia and urinary tract infections following surgery. Available in 3 sizes. (English) Colour

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English (262992), Arabic (264377), Chinese - Simplified (262994), Chinese - Traditional (262993), Farsi (264376), Korean (264375), Punjabi (262995), Vietnamese (264378)

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

Fistulas and Grafts - Ways to Prevent Aneurysms [English] Permalink Public

What is an aneurysm? How do aneurysms form? How can they be prevented? What if the area continues to be used? (English)

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

Care of Your Fistula or Graft [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, and what to do before and after dialysis. (English)

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

Restricting Fluids (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Sometimes, children with kidney problems need to limit how much fluid they drink. Healthy kidneys clean the blood and flush out unwanted fluid and chemicals through urine. Kidneys that are not working properly cannot do this. Instead, extra fluid stays in the body and builds up. If too much fluid builds up in the body it can cause the following problems: puffiness and weight gain high blood pressure trouble breathing This information will help you prepare your child for his test or treatment. It describes what sedation is, what happens when your child gets sedation, and how to care for your child after the test or treatment. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...