Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) sample diet plan : no added salt, low phosphorus (suitable for people with diabetes)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35328
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1410
- Available Online
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This handout provides a 7 day meal plan for persons managing their own Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD). This diet is also appropriate for someone with diabetes.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (1 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Kidney Diseases - diet therapy
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- This handout provides a 7 day meal plan for persons managing their own Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD). This diet is also appropriate for someone with diabetes.
- Notes
- Previous title: Sample CAPD diet plan : no added salt, low phosphorus
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Food and Nutrition Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1410
Polyoma virus and BK virus
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35425
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Kidney Transplant Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1510
- Available Online
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BK virus is a part of the polyoma virus family. About 80% of people carry the virus. People usually get this virus as children. It can stay inactive in your body without causing harm for many years. It can become active if you are immunocompromised (your immune system is weak). People who have had a kidney transplant and are taking immunosuppressive medications (medications that suppress [lower] your immune system) are at risk of infection from the virus. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Kidney Transplant Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Polyomavirus
- BK Virus
- Kidney Transplantation - adverse effects
- Immunosuppressive Agents - adverse effects
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Polyomaviruses
- Kidneys--Transplantation
- Immunosuppressive agents
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Medications
- Abstract
- BK virus is a part of the polyoma virus family. About 80% of people carry the virus. People usually get this virus as children. It can stay inactive in your body without causing harm for many years. It can become active if you are immunocompromised (your immune system is weak). People who have had a kidney transplant and are taking immunosuppressive medications (medications that suppress [lower] your immune system) are at risk of infection from the virus. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of BK virus, how BK virus is diagnosed, and how it is treated.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Kidney Transplant Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 1510
Nocturnal dialysis nutrition guidelines
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35668
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1655
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Nocturnal Home Hemodialysis (NHHD) is a type of dialysis done at home overnight, usually for 8 to 9 hours, 5 to 6 nights a week. The main parts of the NHHD nutrition plan are protein, phosphorus, sodium (salt), fluids, and potassium. This pamphlet gives information about each of these items, as well as a sample meal plan.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (7 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney Diseases - diet therapy
- Hemodialysis, Home
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidneys--Diseases--Nutritional aspects
- Home hemodialysis
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Nocturnal Home Hemodialysis (NHHD) is a type of dialysis done at home overnight, usually for 8 to 9 hours, 5 to 6 nights a week. The main parts of the NHHD nutrition plan are protein, phosphorus, sodium (salt), fluids, and potassium. This pamphlet gives information about each of these items, as well as a sample meal plan.
- Notes
- Previous title: Nocturnal dialysis diet
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1655
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) for kidney stones
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37529
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Dartmouth General Hospital. Urology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0285
- Available Online
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Kidney stones are hard pieces of salt. They build up over time and can be as small as a grain of sand, up to 3 cm or more across. When the stones get too big to leave the body on their own, they can block the flow of urine (pee). This may cause sudden, severe (very bad) pain. This pamphlet describes your care if you are going to receive extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to target your kidney stones. Care instructions are given and a list of the symptoms that need medical attention ar…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Dartmouth General Hospital. Urology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney Calculi
- Lithotripsy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidneys--Calculi
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
- Specialty
- Urogenital System
- Abstract
- Kidney stones are hard pieces of salt. They build up over time and can be as small as a grain of sand, up to 3 cm or more across. When the stones get too big to leave the body on their own, they can block the flow of urine (pee). This may cause sudden, severe (very bad) pain. This pamphlet describes your care if you are going to receive extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to target your kidney stones. Care instructions are given and a list of the symptoms that need medical attention are outlined.
- Notes
- Previous title: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Urology, DGH
- Pamphlet Number
- 0285
Nutrition guidelines for CAPD
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37540
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0625
- Available Online
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This pamphlet provides eating guidelines if you are on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD). The things you need to watch for are: sugar, protein, phosphorus, sodium, and potassium. Foods to avoid and a sample meal plan is given.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Alternate Title
- continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis diet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Kidney Diseases - diet therapy
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- This pamphlet provides eating guidelines if you are on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD). The things you need to watch for are: sugar, protein, phosphorus, sodium, and potassium. Foods to avoid and a sample meal plan is given.
- Notes
- Previous title: The C.A.P.D. Diet
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0625
Nutrition guidelines for kidney disease
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37541
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1162
- Available Online
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Good nutrition is important for people with kidney disease. The 4 things you need to watch for are: protein, phosphorus, sodium (salt), and potassium. This guide gives sample meal plans, lists of foods to avoid, and recipes. A food label is given to show you what to watch for when choosing foods.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (17 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney Diseases - diet therapy
- Phosphorus, Dietary
- Diet, Sodium-Restricted
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidneys--Diseases--Nutritional aspects
- Diet therapy
- Food--Phosphorus content
- Salt-free diet
- Abstract
- Good nutrition is important for people with kidney disease. The 4 things you need to watch for are: protein, phosphorus, sodium (salt), and potassium. This guide gives sample meal plans, lists of foods to avoid, and recipes. A food label is given to show you what to watch for when choosing foods.
- Notes
- Previous title: Kidney Diet
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1162
Low sodium eating guide : 1500 to 2000 mg a day
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37542
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1161
- Available Online
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Too much sodium (salt) in your diet can lead to high blood pressure, kidney disease, and liver and heart problems. This pamphlet explains how to follow a eat low sodium diet. Foods that are best choices and foods to avoid are listed. A list of resources is provided. Recipes are included.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (16 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart Diseases - diet therapy
- Sodium restricted diet
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart--Diseases--Diet therapy
- Salt-free diet
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Too much sodium (salt) in your diet can lead to high blood pressure, kidney disease, and liver and heart problems. This pamphlet explains how to follow a eat low sodium diet. Foods that are best choices and foods to avoid are listed. A list of resources is provided. Recipes are included.
- Notes
- Previous title: Sodium Restricted Diet: 1500-2000 mg/day
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1161
DASH : Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37545
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1158
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Hypertension (high blood pressure) causes your heart to work harder. This can harm your arteries and vital organs. High blood pressure can cause heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. If you have high blood pressure, eating healthy, balanced meals and lowering your sodium (salt) intake can help. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension are: high in low fat dairy products, abundant (high) in fruits and vegetables, restricted in sodium (salt), and heart healthy (low in total fat, saturated fat…
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Alternate Title
- The DASH Diet: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hypertension - diet therapy
- Blood Pressure
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hypertension
- Blood pressure
- Salt-free diet
- Abstract
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) causes your heart to work harder. This can harm your arteries and vital organs. High blood pressure can cause heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. If you have high blood pressure, eating healthy, balanced meals and lowering your sodium (salt) intake can help. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension are: high in low fat dairy products, abundant (high) in fruits and vegetables, restricted in sodium (salt), and heart healthy (low in total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and trans fat). Best choices and foods to avoid are listed. How to read a food label is provided. Recommended daily serving sizes and additional resources are included.
- Notes
- Previous title: The DASH Diet: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1158
High sodium foods to limit or avoid
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37550
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0550
- Available Online
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Eating too much sodium (salt) can lead to high blood pressure, kidney disease, and liver and heart problems. If you have heart, kidney, or liver disease, following a low sodium meal plan can help you manage your condition and feel better. This pamphlet explains how to control sodium intake. Foods to limit or avoid are listed. Information about portion size, how to read a nutrition label, and how to plan meals is included. A list of resources is provided. How to locate nutrition counselling in y…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart Diseases - diet therapy
- Sodium restricted diet
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart--Diseases--Diet therapy
- Salt-free diet
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Eating too much sodium (salt) can lead to high blood pressure, kidney disease, and liver and heart problems. If you have heart, kidney, or liver disease, following a low sodium meal plan can help you manage your condition and feel better. This pamphlet explains how to control sodium intake. Foods to limit or avoid are listed. Information about portion size, how to read a nutrition label, and how to plan meals is included. A list of resources is provided. How to locate nutrition counselling in your area is included.
- Notes
- Previous title: High Sodium Foods to Avoid
- Responsibility
- Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0550
Writing to your anonymous living kidney donor
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37566
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program. Living Kidney Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2272
- Available Online
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The decision to write your anonymous (unknown) living kidney donor to thank them for their donation is a personal choice. The decision is yours. You do not have to write to them if you do not want to. If you would like to write to your donor, this pamphlet will give information to guide you. The pamphlet explains when you should write, what you should say, where to send your card or letter, and if you will hear back from your kidney donor. Information about Direct Contact is included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program. Living Kidney Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([6] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney transplantation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidneys--Transplantation
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- The decision to write your anonymous (unknown) living kidney donor to thank them for their donation is a personal choice. The decision is yours. You do not have to write to them if you do not want to. If you would like to write to your donor, this pamphlet will give information to guide you. The pamphlet explains when you should write, what you should say, where to send your card or letter, and if you will hear back from your kidney donor. Information about Direct Contact is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: MOTP Living Kidney Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2272
Finding a living kidney donor
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37567
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program. Living Kidney Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2271
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
It can be hard to reach out to possible living donors. You may feel many emotions. This is normal. This pamphlet expalins the benefits of a kidney transplant from a living donor, how to find a living donor, who you should ask to be a donor, and what will happen when a person says they may be interested in being your living kidney donor. Contact information for Atlantic Canada Living Kidney Donation Programs is provided. Resources are included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program. Living Kidney Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney transplantation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidneys--Transplantation
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- It can be hard to reach out to possible living donors. You may feel many emotions. This is normal. This pamphlet expalins the benefits of a kidney transplant from a living donor, how to find a living donor, who you should ask to be a donor, and what will happen when a person says they may be interested in being your living kidney donor. Contact information for Atlantic Canada Living Kidney Donation Programs is provided. Resources are included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: MOTP Living Kidney Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2271
Writing to your anonymous kidney transplant recipient
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37568
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program. Living Kidney Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2273
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The decision to write your anonymous (unknown) kidney transplant recipient is a personal choice. The decision is yours. You do not have to write to them if you do not want to. If you would like to write to your transplant recipient, this pamphlet will give information to guide you. The pamphlet explains when you should write, what you should say, where to send your card or letter, and if you will hear back from your transplant recipient. Information about Direct Contact is included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program. Living Kidney Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([6] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney transplantation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidneys--Transplantation
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- The decision to write your anonymous (unknown) kidney transplant recipient is a personal choice. The decision is yours. You do not have to write to them if you do not want to. If you would like to write to your transplant recipient, this pamphlet will give information to guide you. The pamphlet explains when you should write, what you should say, where to send your card or letter, and if you will hear back from your transplant recipient. Information about Direct Contact is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: MOTP Living Kidney Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2273
High phosphorus foods to eat after your kidney transplant
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37613
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Post-Kidney Transplant Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2303
- Available Online
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Phosphorus is a mineral found in your body. When your kidneys are working well, they keep your phosphorus at a healthy level. Sometimes after a kidney transplant your phosphorus level can be low. A good way to increase your phosphorus level is by eating foods high in phosphorus. This pamphlet lists foods that are high in phosphorus.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Post-Kidney Transplant Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney Transplantation - adverse effects
- Phosphorus, Dietary
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidneys--Transplantation
- Phosphorus
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Phosphorus is a mineral found in your body. When your kidneys are working well, they keep your phosphorus at a healthy level. Sometimes after a kidney transplant your phosphorus level can be low. A good way to increase your phosphorus level is by eating foods high in phosphorus. This pamphlet lists foods that are high in phosphorus.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Post-Kidney Transplant Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 2303
Velphoro® (sucroferric oxyhydroxide) and chronic kidney disease (CKD)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37620
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2307
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Velphoro® is a medication used to treat high levels of phosphorous in the blood. Phosphorous is a mineral that builds strong bones and teeth. Velphoro® binds (attaches) to phosphorous from the foods you eat and stops your body from taking it in. This pamphlet explains why someone with with chronic kidney disease (CKD) needs to take this medication, how to take and store it, and possible side effects.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney Diseases - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidneys--Diseases--Treatment
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Medications
- Abstract
- Velphoro® is a medication used to treat high levels of phosphorous in the blood. Phosphorous is a mineral that builds strong bones and teeth. Velphoro® binds (attaches) to phosphorous from the foods you eat and stops your body from taking it in. This pamphlet explains why someone with with chronic kidney disease (CKD) needs to take this medication, how to take and store it, and possible side effects.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2307
Abdominal pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34222
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0119
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The abdomen is the area from the bottom of your rib cage to your pelvic (hip) bones. Abdominal pain can be caused by many things, including: indigestion, constipation (not being able to poop), gas, infection (either bacterial or viral), food poisoning, ulcers, appendicitis, gallbladder or liver disease, kidney stones, bladder infections, menstrual pain, and muscle spasms (muscle movements you cannot control). Most abdominal pain goes away without treatment. This pamphlet gives instructions for …
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Abdominal pain
- Specialty
- Emergency
- Abstract
- The abdomen is the area from the bottom of your rib cage to your pelvic (hip) bones. Abdominal pain can be caused by many things, including: indigestion, constipation (not being able to poop), gas, infection (either bacterial or viral), food poisoning, ulcers, appendicitis, gallbladder or liver disease, kidney stones, bladder infections, menstrual pain, and muscle spasms (muscle movements you cannot control). Most abdominal pain goes away without treatment. This pamphlet gives instructions for when your exam and test results suggest there is nothing seriously wrong or life-threatening. Follow-up instructions and symptoms that need immediate medical attention are given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Emergency Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0119
Treatment of high potassium with Kayexalate powder in hemodialysis patients
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35337
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1445
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
People with kidney disease have a higher chance of having high potassium levels. High potassium levels may lead to an irregular heartbeat or cause problems with muscles and nerves. Kayexalate® is a drug that treats high potassium levels. This pamphlet explains how to take Kayexlate®, side effects, and how to store this medication.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Renal Dialysis
- Polystyrene sulfonic acid
- Hyperkalemia
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Drugs
- Low-potassium diet
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Medications
- Abstract
- People with kidney disease have a higher chance of having high potassium levels. High potassium levels may lead to an irregular heartbeat or cause problems with muscles and nerves. Kayexalate® is a drug that treats high potassium levels. This pamphlet explains how to take Kayexlate®, side effects, and how to store this medication.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1445
Dialysis patients : being prepared for an emergency
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35535
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Community Dialysis.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1564
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet provides instructions on what dialysis patients should do if an emergency prevents them from starting or finishing their dialysis treatment at home or attending an appointment for dialysis. It explains what precautions to take, who to contact in an emergency, and what medications to take, and provides answers to common questions. The French version of this pamphlet 1901, "Patients recevant de la dialyse : se préparer en cas d’urgence", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Community Dialysis
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney Diseases - therapy
- Dialysis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidneys--Diseases--Treatment
- Dialysis
- Abstract
- This pamphlet provides instructions on what dialysis patients should do if an emergency prevents them from starting or finishing their dialysis treatment at home or attending an appointment for dialysis. It explains what precautions to take, who to contact in an emergency, and what medications to take, and provides answers to common questions. The French version of this pamphlet 1901, "Patients recevant de la dialyse : se préparer en cas d’urgence", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Community Dialysis
- Pamphlet Number
- 1564
Erythropoieis-stimulating agents (ESAs) for chronic kidney disease (CKD) : with active cancer or a history of cancer or stroke
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37446
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2217
- Available Online
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Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are a group of medicines that help take the place of a hormone called erythropoietin (EPO). People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may not have enough EPO coming from their kidneys to tell their body to make more red blood cells. This can cause their red blood cell count to drop and anemia (not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood) to develop. If you have CKD and active cancer or a history of cancer of stroke, it is important to carefully …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Renal insufficiency, chronic - complications
- Anemia - drug therapy
- Hematinics - therapeutic use
- Neoplasms
- Stroke
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Chronic renal failure--Complications
- Hematopoietic growth factors
- Renal anemia--Chemotherapy
- Cancer
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Abstract
- Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are a group of medicines that help take the place of a hormone called erythropoietin (EPO). People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may not have enough EPO coming from their kidneys to tell their body to make more red blood cells. This can cause their red blood cell count to drop and anemia (not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood) to develop. If you have CKD and active cancer or a history of cancer of stroke, it is important to carefully consider the risks and benefits of ESAs. The risks and benefits of ESAs are listed. Your health care team will talk with you about the risks and benefits of ESAs and other factors to consider when making the decision to take ESAs.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2217
Preclinical MRI of the Kidney : Methods and Protocols
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat46277
edited by Andreas Pohlmann, Thoralf Niendorf.
--New York:
Humana Press
, c2021.
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- Open access
- Location
- Online
- Available Online
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- Other Authors
- Pohlmann, Andreas
- Niendorf, Thoralf
- Responsibility
- edited by Andreas Pohlmann, Thoralf Niendorf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Publisher
- Humana Press
- Date of Publication
- c2021
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xiv, 725 pages)
- Series Vol.
- 2216
- Series Title
- Methods in molecular biology
- ISBN
- 9781071609781
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney - diagnostic imaging
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
- Specialty
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Nephrology
- Access
- Open access
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Frailty and Kidney Disease : A Practical Guide to Clinical Management
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat46345
Carlos Guido Musso, José Ricardo Jauregui, Juan Florencio Macías-Núñez, Adrian Covic, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, c2021.
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- Location
- Online
This unique book reviews the information available in the literature regarding the new syndrome, frailty, in patients with various renal conditions, such as acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, as well as dialysis and transplant patients. The topic is of importance in nephrology, specifically nephrogeriatrics, since frailty is a condition affecting many elderly patients and which is becoming increasingly common in medical practice. As such, there is a considerable need for information t…
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- Responsibility
- Carlos Guido Musso, José Ricardo Jauregui, Juan Florencio Macías-Núñez, Adrian Covic, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2021
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvi, 203 p.) : 22 illus., 21 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030535292
- 9783030535285 (Print ed.)
- 9783030535308 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Frail Elderly
- Frailty - physiopathology
- Frailty - prevention & control
- Kidney Diseases - complications
- Specialty
- Geriatrics
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- This unique book reviews the information available in the literature regarding the new syndrome, frailty, in patients with various renal conditions, such as acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, as well as dialysis and transplant patients. The topic is of importance in nephrology, specifically nephrogeriatrics, since frailty is a condition affecting many elderly patients and which is becoming increasingly common in medical practice. As such, there is a considerable need for information to assist professionals treating these patients. The book includes chapters on the frailty syndrome (definition, evaluation and treatment), the main geriatric syndromes (gait disorder, falls, incontinence, and delirium), the main renal syndromes (acute renal injury, chronic kidney disease) as well as dialysis and kidney transplant, and the relationship between geriatrics and renal syndromes. Frailty and Kidney Disease: A Practical Guide to Clinical Management is an essential resource for general practitioners, researchers, internal medicine physicians, geriatricians, and nephrologists.
- Contents
- 1. Frailty Phenotype -- 2. Frailty Assessment -- 3. Falls and Gait Disorders in Older Adults: Causes and Consequences -- 4. Immobility Syndrome -- 5. Delirium -- 6. Urinary Incontinence in Older Persons -- 7. Polypharmacy and the Older Patient: The Clinical Pharmacologist Perspective -- 8. Vitamin D and Frailty -- 9. Interactions Between “Giants”: The Relationship Between Internal Milieu Disorders and Frailty Syndrome -- 10. Frailty in Acute Kidney Injury Critical Care Patient -- 11. Frailty in Non-Dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease -- 12. Frailty in Older Dialysis Patients -- 13. Frailty in Kidney Transplantation -- 14. Chronic Kidney Disease Continuous Care (Supportive and Conservative Treatment).
- Access
- NEW Springer 2021
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
