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Sepsis

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WA85-2509

Sepsis is when your body has a severe (very bad) response to an infection caused by bacteria or other germs. This pamphlet explains what causes sepsis, what the symptoms are, how it is diagnosed and treated, what post-sepsis syndrome is, and how you can lower your risk of sepsis.

Sevelamer (Renagel®) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-1464

Sevelamer is a medication that lowers the amount of phosphorus in your blood. Hemodialysis can remove some of the extra phosphorus, but you may need a medication like sevelamer to remove more. This pamphlet explains how to take sevelamer, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.

Severe Hypoglycemia

| PRINT CODE PL-1257

PL-1257: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet lists symptoms of severe (very bad) hypoglycemia, also called low blood glucose. Information on what to do if you have severe hypoglycemia and how to give a glucagon injection is included.

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