Predialysis: A Discussion of Uraemia and Treatment Options.

This set of Teaching Cards contains 6 double-sided color 8.5" x 11" laminated cards with both easy to understand wording and over fifty graphic illustrations. Laminating allows for easy bedside use as they can be wiped off with damp cloth. The cards are held together by a releasable ring which enables the flexibility of bringing some or all of the cards to the bedside.

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Uraemia and Treatment Options is appropriate for use in a predialysis, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, clinic or office setting.

This set of Teaching Cards is divided into the following setions:

• Normal renal function
• Common causes of kidney failure
• Symptoms of uraemia
• Treatment options

Normal renal function

This section provides information on the basic functions of the kidney and common tests for renal function. 

A brief overview of the role of the kidney in waste removal, fluid control, anemia management, bone health and blood pressure control are presented graphically and in easy to understand language.

Symptoms of uraemia

This section provides a list of the more common symptoms of uraemia.

Each symptom is depicted with colorful images!

Symptoms of Uraemia is also available as a poster.

Treatment options

The need for treatment of renal failure (transplant, hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) is introduced in this section while conservative treatment is briefly mentioned.

Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are discussed separately each section includes:

• A description of dialysis 
• Where treatment is performed
• Traveling on dialysis
• The usual frequency of treatment
• The need for a dialysis access

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