Haemodialysis at home
Doing haemodialysis at home - kidney care information for patients and relatives/carers
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People
Number of people in A&E department
1:50
Hours
Average wait to be seen by a clinician
2:23
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Average time in the department
Patient Information Leaflets
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Haemodialysis tunnelled catheter removal
Explains why and how your haemodialysis tunnelled catheter needs to be removed
Read moreHypertension (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
Read moreIdiopathic Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
Explains the kidney condition Idiopathic Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and how it is treated
Read moreIntravenous (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
Read moreKidney disease and fluid intake
Explains how your kidney health is linked to fluid intake (how much fluid you drink)
Read moreKidney disease and immunisation
Outlines the immunisations (vaccinations) recommended for renal patients
Read moreKidney failure - The basics
Explains what the kidneys do, what is likely to happen if they start to fail and how the condition is managed
Read moreKidney 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
Read moreKidney 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
Read moreKidney 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
Read moreKidney 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
Read moreLiving 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
Read moreMSSA / 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
Read moreMSSA / 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
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