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Nutrition and Diet

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Anemia

Anemia is very common in kidney patients. If left untreated, it can lead to loss of energy, headaches, trouble sleeping, dizziness, shortness of breath, lack of appetite, and a rapid heart rate. This fact sheet provides valuable information for dialysis patients.

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Fluid Management

Kidneys are instrumental in removing excess water in the body, so when your kidneys don’t work, it is harder to keep the right fluid balance. The right balance is important, because if you gain too much fluid, you may have: Swelling in your face, hands, and feet Headaches and low...

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Nutrition and Hemodialysis

This website provides information about proper nutrition for hemodialysis.

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Protein and Albumin

Albumin is a major protein found in the blood. Check out this information for more information on protein/albumin levels.

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Protocol: Scrub the Hub for Hemodialysis Catheters

This protocol outlines a suggested approach to preparing catheter hubs prior to accessing the catheter for hemodialysis. It is based on evidence where available and incorporates theoretical rationale when published evidence is unavailable.

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