Your parathyroid glands are in your neck and help to control your blood calcium and phosphorous levels. This pamphlet explains what a parathyroidectomy is, the possible complications with this surgery, care after surgery, how to take care of your incision, blood work, and medications.
A percutaneous nephrolithotomy is done to treat a stone in your kidney. This pamphlet gives information about the day of surgery, after surgery, your follow-up appointment, and after you leave the hospital.
This pamphlet explains what a percutaneous peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion is, how to get ready for your procedure, and what will happen on the day of your procedure.
People who have had a kidney transplant and are taking immunosuppressive medications are at risk of infection from the BK virus. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of BK virus, how BK virus is diagnosed, and how it is treated.
Prednisone is a type of medication known as a corticosteroid. It works by lowering your body’s harmful response to immune system diseases like glomerulonephritis. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.
La brochure porte sur la façon de protéger votre cathéter de dialyse péritonéale. On y traite des soins de l’incision (coupure) ou du point d'émergence cutané (point de sortie) après l’opération et du maintien de la régularité intestinale. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ce document fournit aux patients dialysés des instructions sur ce qu’ils doivent faire si une urgence les empêche de commencer ou de terminer une dialyse à domicile ou de se rendre à un rendez-vous de dialyse. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet gives tips on preventing and managing constipation in chronic kidney disease. This pamphlet is not for dialysis patients. Best choices for high fibre foods and the Bristol Stool Chart are included.
Prevnar® 20 is a vaccine that protects against infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. This pamphlet explains why you may need to get vaccinated, possible side effects of the vaccine, and who should not get the vaccine.
Pruritis is an itchy feeling on or under your skin. This pamphlet explains what causes pruritis in people with CKD, what the symptoms are, how you can prevent it, and how your kidney team will treat it.