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Patient Education Resources

1,546 Patient Education Resources

Acute Hemodialysis

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-1151

Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter your blood and remove waste and extra water from your blood. Topics include: what your kidneys do, what acute kidney failure is, what peritoneal dialysis is, what hemodialysis is, and how to live with kidney disease.

Adrenal Insufficiency

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WK85-0232

Adrenal insufficiency happens when your adrenal glands do not make enough hormones. Adrenal insufficiency may be permanent or temporary. Topics include causes, symptoms, treatment, medication, why you should wear a MedicAlert, and special dosage instructions for stressful times.

Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program - Halifax Infirmary

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WF85-0611

This pamphlet explains what the Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Program is and what to expect at the CF Clinic. It includes information about medications, common tests, respiratory equipment and supplies, intravenous (I.V.) antibiotics, and hospital stays. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.

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