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Kayexalate® is a medication that treats high potassium levels in the body. High potassium levels can be dangerous if you have kidney disease. This pamphlet explains why you may need this medication, how to take it, side effects, and how to store it.
A tubal ligation is a permanent form of birth control. It is commonly called "having your tubes tied". Topics include how a tubal ligation is done, how well it works, and a list of pros and cons of the procedure.
This pamphlet explains how to use and care for your feeding tube. Topics include skin care, flushing your feeding tube, giving medications through the tube, a Medication Record, and what to do if you have a problem with your feeding tube.
A tuberculin skin test (TST) can tell your health care provider if you may have been contact with the germs that cause tuberculosis (TB). This pamphlet explains how the test is done, what to expect after the test, and follow-up instructions. It also lists who should not get the test.
Tums® (calcium carbonate) is a medication used to treat high levels of phosphorus in the body. This pamphlet explains why people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) need this medication and how to use it.
A tunneled (Hickman™) catheter is a type of catheter (thin, hollow tube) made of silicone that is put in a large vein near your heart. Topics include what a tunneled catheter is and why it is used, infections, supplies, changing your dressing, and caring for your tunneled catheter.
This pamphlet explains the procedure for having a tunneled hemodialysis catheter inserted and what to expect before, during and after the procedure.
Ulcerative proctitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet explains how this condition is diagnosed, symptoms, and treatments.
Un ulcère du pied est une plaie ouverte qui se situe sous la cheville. La présente brochure explique qui est à risque de développer un ulcère du pied diabétique et la façon de savoir si vous avez une neuropathie diabétique (type de lésion nerveuse qui peut survenir en cas de diabète) ou un ulcère du pied diabétique. This pamphlet is also available in English.
An ultrasound guided percutaneous kidney biopsy is done to remove at least 3 tiny pieces of tissue from your kidney using a thin needle to be looked at under a microscope. This pamphlet looks at what to expect, how to get ready for a kidney biopsy, and follow-up care.