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Dialysis
Also called: Renal dialysis
When your kidneys are healthy, they clean your blood. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. When your kidneys fail, you need treatment to replace the work your kidneys used to do. Unless you have a kidney transplant, you will need a treatment called dialysis.
There are two main types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both types filter your blood to rid your body of harmful wastes, extra salt and water. Hemodialysis does that with a machine. Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of your abdomen, called the peritoneal membrane, to filter your blood. Each type has both risks and benefits. They also require that you follow a special diet. Your doctor can help you decide the best type of dialysis for you.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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- Dialysis(National Kidney Foundation)
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Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Hemodialysis(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Peritoneal Dialysis(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Overviews
- Hemodialysis(National Kidney Foundation)
- Also available in Spanish
- Peritoneal Dialysis(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Latest News
- Home Dialysis an Option for Some with Chronic Kidney Disease(10/04/2012, HealthDay)
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- ACT Test(American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
- Beta-2 Microglobulin(American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
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Nutrition
- Dietary Guidelines for Adults Starting on Hemodialysis(National Kidney Foundation)
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Eat Right to Feel Right on Hemodialysis
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- Nutrition and Peritoneal Dialysis(National Kidney Foundation)
- Nutrition Counter(American Association of Kidney Patients) - PDF
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Coping
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Finding Strength in Community: Living a Full Life on Dialysis(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Finding Strength in Community: Living a Full Life on Dialysis
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Disease Management
- BUN Test(American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
- Creatinine(American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
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Specific Conditions
- Dialysis: Deciding to Stop(National Kidney Foundation)
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Hemodialysis Dose and Adequacy(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Home Hemodialysis(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Home Hemodialysis(National Kidney Foundation)
- If You Choose Not to Start Dialysis Treatment(National Kidney Foundation) - PDF
- Peritoneal Dialysis (Beyond the Basics)(UpToDate)
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Peritoneal Dialysis Dose and Adequacy(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Vascular Access for Hemodialysis(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Related Issues
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Amyloidosis and Kidney Disease(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Anemia in Kidney Disease and Dialysis(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Emergency Meal Planning for Diabetics(National Kidney Foundation)
- Exercise: A Guide for People on Dialysis(Life Options Rehabilitation Program) - PDF
- Hemodialysis Catheters: How to Keep Yours Working Well(National Kidney Foundation)
- Just the Facts: Skin and Hair Problems on Dialysis(Life Options Rehabilitation Program) - PDF
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- Just the Facts: The Dialysis Machine(Life Options Rehabilitation Program) - PDF
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- Just the Facts: Traveling on Dialysis(Life Options Rehabilitation Program)
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- Just the Facts: Vascular Access(Life Options Rehabilitation Program)
- Kidney Dialysis: When Is It Time to Stop?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Planning for Emergencies: A Guide for People with Chronic Kidney Disease(National Kidney Foundation) - PDF
- Take Steps to Keep Your Heart Healthy on Dialysis(National Kidney Foundation)
- What to Ask Dialysis Care Providers(Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
- What You Should Know about Dialyzer Reuse: A Guide for Hemodialysis Patients and Their Families(National Kidney Foundation) - PDF
- What You Should Know about Infectious Diseases(National Kidney Foundation)
- Your Dialysis Care Team(National Kidney Foundation)
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Amyloidosis and Kidney Disease
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Anatomy/Physiology
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Kidneys and How They Work(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Kidneys and How They Work
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Financial Issues
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Financial Help for Treatment of Kidney Failure(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Medicare Coverage of Kidney Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Services(Dept. of Health and Human Services) - PDF
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- Medicare's Coverage of Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Benefits(Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) - PDF
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Financial Help for Treatment of Kidney Failure
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Peritoneal Dialysis(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Renal Dialysis(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Dialysis(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Peritoneal Dialysis
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Research
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More Frequent Dialysis Helps Kidney Patients(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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More Frequent Dialysis Helps Kidney Patients
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
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Dictionaries/Glossaries
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Kidney Failure Glossary(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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Kidney Failure Glossary
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Directories
- Dialysis Facility Compare(Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
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Directory of Kidney and Urologic Diseases Organizations(National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse)
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- Find and Compare Doctors, Plans, Hospitals, Suppliers and Other Providers(Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
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Organizations
- Life Options Rehabilitation Program
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- National Kidney Foundation
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Newsletters/Print Publications
- Renal Flash(American Association of Kidney Patients)
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Children
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Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure in Children(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- What's the Deal with Dialysis?(Nemours Foundation)
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Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure in Children
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Patient Handouts
- Central venous catheter - dressing change
- Also available in Spanish
- Central venous catheter - flushing
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- Central venous catheters - ports
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Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Dialysis
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- Taking care of your vascular access for hemodialysis
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