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Patient Information Leaflets
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Haemodialysis tunnelled catheter removal
Explains why and how your haemodialysis tunnelled catheter needs to be removed
Hypertension (high blood pressure) and your kidneys
Explains what impacts having high blood pressure may have upon your kidney health, and what you can do to address it
Idiopathic Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
Explains the kidney condition Idiopathic Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and how it is treated
Intravenous (IV) iron therapy for renal patients
Blood test results show that the amount of iron you have in your blood is low - this explains treatment of iron by intravenous (IV) infusion – via a drip and pump
Kidney biopsy
Explains what happens before and during the procedure
Kidney biopsy aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following a kidney biopsy
Kidney disease and anaemia
Explains how kidney disease can affect the red blood cells
Kidney disease and bones
Explains how your kidney health is linked to bone health
Kidney disease and fluid intake
Explains how your kidney health is linked to fluid intake (how much fluid you drink)
Kidney disease and immunisation
Outlines the immunisations (vaccinations) recommended for renal patients
Kidney failure - The basics
Explains what the kidneys do, what is likely to happen if they start to fail and how the condition is managed
Kidney function test as an outpatient
A kidney function test, otherwise known as Glomerular Filtration Rate test (or GFR), is generally considered to be the best way of assessing kidney function
Kidney stones
Explains how to prevent kidney stones as well as possible treatments
Kidney transplant - Information for patients thinking about having one
For patients with kidney failure who are considering a kidney transplant - information about transplantation and being referred for assessment at Oxford
Kidney transplant - Post transplant care
Information to support your transfer of care for patients who have received a transplant and are now under the care of the Transplant Team at the Berkshire Kidney Unit
Kidney Transplant Waiting List - information for patients
For patients cleared to go on the kidney transplant waiting list - gives details about what you need to do while you are waiting for your transplant and what to expect when you are called
Living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Information for people who have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) - explains what the condition is, how it is managed, and what to expect
MSSA / MRSA decolonisation therapy using Hibiscrub and Bactroban for renal patients
Explains Staphylococcus aureus decolonisation therapy using Hibiscrub wash solution and Bactroban ointment for the decolonisation for renal patients before surgery, renal procedures and for known MSSA / MRSA carriers
MSSA / MRSA decolonisation therapy using Octenisan / Bactroban for renal patients
Explains Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) decolonisation therapy using Octenisan solution and Bactroban ointment for renal patients before surgery, renal procedures and for known MSSA / MRSA carriers
MSSA / MRSA decolonisation using Octenisan / Naseptin for renal patients
Explains Staphylococcus aureus decolonisation therapy using Octenisan wash solution and Naseptin ointment and is for renal patients coming into the Royal Berkshire Hospital for surgery, renal procedures and for known MSSA / MRSA carriers