Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Patient Information Leaflet Welcome to your Peritoneal Dialysis information booklet.  Together with your Peritoneal Dialysis Community Nurse you will be able to work through the different sections to familiarise yourself with all aspects of your care so that you are able to safely carry out your dialysis at home. Contents What is Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) and how does it work? … Read More

Introduction This leaflet is about the hepatitis B vaccination. It gives information on what hepatitis B is, the benefits and risks of having the vaccination and the injection schedule for the vaccine. What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), which is spread from person to person through blood … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your investigation.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about home haemodialysis and haemodiafiltration treatment.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor/nurse, but may act as a starting point for discussion.   If after reading it you have any concerns or require further … Read More

Introduction This leaflet gives you general information about Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. What is Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) A major function of the kidneys is to remove waste products and excess fluid from the body. Acute kidney injury … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information following insertion of a tunnelled haemodialysis line.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have any concerns or … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your prescribed haemodialysis treatment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, … Read More