Dialysis

		Amyloidosis and Kidney Disease Describes primary amyloidosis, a disease that can lead to kidney failure, as well as dialysis-related amyloidosis, a disease that usually develops only after 5 or more years of kidney failure treated with dialysis. PDF Version (197 KB) *
		Anemia in Kidney Disease and Dialysis Explains the kidneys’ role in making red blood cells and how kidney disease can lead to anemia, which is the shortage of red blood cells. Discusses the diagnosis and treatment of anemia in kidney disease. PDF Version (522 KB) *
		Eat Right to Feel Right on Hemodialysis (Easy-to-Read) Designed to help renal dietitians work with their patients to choose the right foods. Explains in an easy-to-read format how food affects hemodialysis patients and describes the roles of fluids, potassium, phosphorus, protein, sodium, calories, and vitamins and minerals. PDF Version (673 KB) *
		En Español Métodos de tratamiento para la insuficiencia renal: Hemodiálisis(Lectura fácil) Explica los procedimientos y los aparatos que se usan para la hemodiálisis, como también sobre el acceso vascular y temas nutricionales. Explica en un formato de fácil de entender, algunas de las complicaciones del fallo renal y una lista de recursos adicionales. Versión PDF (462 KB) *
		Eating Right for Kidney Health: Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Provides an overview of the basics of nutrition and Chronic Kidney Disease.
		Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder Explains how working kidneys contribute to healthy bones and why kidney disease can lead to bone problems. Covers the diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD), a complication that affects 90 percent of people on dialysis. PDF Version (278 KB) *
		Financial Help for Treatment of Kidney Failure Briefly describes the Federal Government’s insurance program, which covers much of the cost of dialysis treatments and transplantation expenses. Lists additional sources of assistance and explains the role of the nephrology social worker. PDF Version (335 KB) *
		Growth Failure in Children With Kidney Disease Explains the problems that can be caused by kidney disease and describes the therapies available to minimize those problems. PDF Version (591 KB) *
		Hemodialysis Dose and Adequacy Explains the formulas used to determine whether a hemodialysis dose is adequate. PDF Version (315 KB) *
		Home Hemodialysis (HD) Discusses the differences between hemodialysis in a clinic and hemodialysis in the home. Explains the advantages of home hemodialysis and lists a few barriers that might prevent some people from taking hemodialysis in their home. Describes research involving more frequent hemodialysis. PDF Version (541 KB) *
		How to Read a Food Label: Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) For educating patients with chronic kidney disease on food label reading.
		Phosphorus: Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) For educating patients with chronic kidney disease on phosphorus.
		Protein: Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) For educating patients with chronic kidney disease on protein.
		Potassium: Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) For educating patients with chronic kidney disease on potassium.
		Sodium: Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) For educating patients with chronic kidney disease on sodium.
		The Kidney Failure Glossary (Easy-to-Read) Defines more than 100 medical terms and concepts used by health professionals when talking about kidney failure. PDF Version (1,173 KB) *
		Kidney Failure: Choosing a Treatment That’s Right for You (Easy-to-Read) Provides a broad overview of the treatment options for a person facing kidney failure. Introduces hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation with a general description of each method and a list of pros and cons. Suggests questions for patients to ask a health care team. Discusses refusing or withdrawing from treatment and creating advance directives. Concludes with a list of resources for more information. PDF Version (832 KB) *
		En Español Insuficiencia Renal: Cómo escoger el mejor tratamiento para usted (Lectura fácil) Ofrece información general sobre las opciones de tratamiento para una persona que padece insuficiencia renal. Explica en qué consisten la hemodiálisis, la diálisis peritoneal y el trasplante renal, con una descripción general de cada método y un listado de los pros y los contras. Sugiere preguntas que los pacientes pueden hacer a su equipo de profesionales médicos. Aborda la decisión de rehusar o retirarse del tratamiento y la elaboración de instrucciones anticipadas. Termina con una lista de recursos informativos adicionales. Versión PDF (474 KB) *
		Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Peritoneal Dialysis (Easy-to-Read) Describes the procedures and supplies required for peritoneal dialysis (PD). Explains the differences between ambulatory and automated PD. Gives instructions about how to avoid possible problems. PDF Version (420 KB) *
		Peritoneal Dialysis Dose and Adequacy Explains the importance of performing all dialysis exchanges. Describes the procedures used to measure how well treatments are working. PDF Version (270 KB) *
		Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure in Children Describes the treatment options for kidney failure: transplantation, peritoneal dialysis, and hemodialysis. PDF Version (371 KB) *
		Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Hemodialysis (Easy-to-Read) Details the procedures and equipment involved in hemodialysis. Explains vascular access and dietary issues. Briefly describes some of the complications of kidney failure and lists resources for additional information. PDF Version (315 KB) *
		En Español Métodos de tratamiento para la insuficiencia renal: Hemodiálisis (Lectura fácil) Explica los procedimientos y los aparatos que se usan para la hemodiálisis, como también sobre el acceso vascular y temas nutricionales. Explica en un formato de fácil de entender, algunas de las complicaciones del fallo renal y una lista de recursos adicionales. Versión PDF (527 KB) *
		Vascular Access for Hemodialysis Defines vascular access and reviews three different access options. Describes what to expect during hemodialysis and lists ways to protect the access site. PDF Version (482 KB) *