Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure

Kidney Failure in Children

2005-04-06T15:41:00.000-07:00

Families caring for a child with kidney disease often need help--not just from doctors and nurses, but from a whole team of pediatric specialists, including dietitians, social workers, and family counselors. Learning about treatments for kidney disease and getting to know the entire team can make life easier for your child and your entire family.

Financial Help for Treatment of Kidney Failure

2005-04-06T14:46:00.000-07:00

Briefly describes the Federal Government's insurance program that 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.

Renal Osteodystrophy

2005-04-06T14:45:00.000-07:00

Explains how working kidneys contribute to healthy bones and why kidney disease can lead to bone problems. Covers diagnosis and treatment of renal osteodystrophy, a complication that affects 90 percent of dialysis patients.

Anemia in Kidney Disease and Dialysis

2005-04-06T14:44:00.000-07:00

Explains the kidneys' role in making red blood cells and how kidney disease can lead to anemia, the shortage of red blood cells. Explains procedures for diagnosing anemia and lists its treatments, including EPO injections.

Amyloidosis and Kidney Disease

2005-04-06T14:43:00.000-07:00

Describes primary amyloidosis, a disease that can lead to kidney failure, and dialysis-related amyloidosis, a disease that usually develops only after 5 or more years of kidney failure treated with dialysis.

Peritoneal Dialysis Dose and Adequacy

2005-04-06T14:42:00.001-07:00

Explains the importance of performing all of your exchanges. Describes the procedures used to measure how well your treatments are working.

Hemodialysis Dose and Adequacy

2005-04-06T14:42:00.000-07:00

Provides a detailed explanation of the URR and Kt/V formulas used to determine whether you are receiving an adequate dose of hemodialysis.

Vascular Access for Hemodialysis

2005-04-06T14:41:00.000-07:00

Details the three types of access and the circumstances under which each is used. Designed to help patients understand and manage this essential component of hemodialysis, the fact sheet contains simple line drawings of each type of access.

Kidney Failure Glossary

2005-04-06T14:39:00.000-07:00

Defines medical terms and concepts used by health professionals and found throughout the Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure series.

Eat Right to Feel Right on Hemodialysis

2005-04-06T14:38:00.000-07:00

Designed to help renal dietitians work with their patients to choose the right foods. Explains how food affects hemodialysis patients and describes the roles of fluids, potassium, phosphorus, protein, sodium, calories, and vitamins and minerals. Written in easy-to-read language.

Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Kidney Transplantation

2005-04-06T14:37:00.000-07:00

Gives a step-by-step account of the transplant process from the initial medical evaluation and being placed on a waiting list to surgery, recovery, and maintenance with antirejection medicines. Covers issues of organ donation and matching.

Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Peritoneal Dialysis

2005-04-06T14:35:00.000-07:00

Describes the procedures and supplies required for peritoneal dialysis (PD). Explains the differences between ambulatory and automated PD. Gives instructions on how to avoid problems that can develop.

Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Hemodialysis

2005-04-06T14:34:00.000-07:00

Details the procedures and equipment involved in hemodialysis. Explains vascular access and dietary issues. Briefly describes some of the complications of kidney failure. Lists resources for additional information.

Kidney Failure: Choosing a Treatment That's Right for You

2005-04-06T14:32:00.000-07:00

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. Concludes with a list of resources for more information.

Dialysis Patient Family Member Experiences

2005-04-05T15:21:00.000-07:00

Links to sites with experiences of the family members of dialysis patients.

Experiences of Dialysis Patients

2005-04-05T15:19:00.000-07:00

Links to sites that contain experiences and discussion of dialysis patients.

Hemodialysis Websites

2005-04-05T15:17:00.000-07:00

This site has links and descriptions of web sites useful for people affected by hemodialysis treatments for renal failure.

Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Websites

2005-04-05T15:13:00.000-07:00

This site has links and descriptions of web sites useful for people affected by peritoneal dialysis (PD)treatments for renal failure