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
Hepatitis B Vaccination
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
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT/oGTT)
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
What does a Renal Social Worker do and how can they help me?
How to get in touch with the Renal Social Worker If you are having haemodialysis please speak to a member of staff on the haemodialysis unit where you are having your treatment. They can put you in touch with the Haemodialysis Specialist Renal Social Worker who covers your unit. You can get in touch on: mob: 07787 410961 or tel: … Read More
Home Haemodialysis and Haemodiafiltration
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
Decolonisation Pre-Central Line Insertion – Patient Information
Why do I need this? Your dialysis line is extremely important for giving you access to the haemodialysis machine. They are plastic and can carry germs into your blood stream. Cleaning your skin and nose with these preparations can reduce your carriage of germs that can infect your line. This therefore reduces your risk of developing complications such as sepsis … Read More
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
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
Post Tunnelled Haemodialysis Line Insertion
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
Blood Transfusion on Haemodialysis
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
Insertion of a Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter
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