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Kidney Infection (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A kidney infection is when you have bacteria in the kidneys. Bacteria get into kidneys by moving from the urethra into the bladder. From there, it moves up through the ureters into the kidneys. (English) Colour

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Kidney Stones (Renal Colic) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Kidney stones are made of minerals and salts that stick together and form crystals in your urine. The stones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a marble. Some are smooth, but most are jagged. The stones can stay in your kidney or move out of your body when you urinate. Most stones pass out of the body without any need to see a doctor. (English) Colour

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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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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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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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Welcome to the Fraser Health Renal Program: An Information Booklet for Hemodialysis Patients and Their Families [English] Permalink Public

This booklet provides information about the dialysis unit information, your renal team, medication coverage, support services, patient safety, and other resources. (English)

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Laparoscopic Urology Surgery (Eagle Ridge Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet gives you a brief overview of laparoscopic urologic surgery doen at Eagle Ridge Hospital, what to expect and how to care for yourself at home afterwards. (English) Colour

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

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

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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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