Kidney Disease Patient Resource Guide: Chronic Kidney Disease

A fistulogram is a special X-ray. A colourless IV contrast (X-ray dye) will be injected into your blood vessels to look inside your dialysis access (fistula).

This pamphlet was prepared by Capital Health, Nova Scotia. A fistuloplasty is a non-surgical procedure used to open a blocked or narrowed blood vessels in an arm that has a fistula.

This pamphlet was prepared to assist you in doing your own peritoneal dialysis at home. Illustrations are used to explain a twin bag™ exchange.

Hyperparathyroidism describes a condition in which one or more of the parathyroid glands works harder than normal.

This pamphlet was provided by Capital Health, Nova Scotia. A tunneled hemodialysis line (catheter) is a tube made of special plastic that is used for hemodialysis treatment

Hemodialysis is a life-saving treatment which is used to clean the blood of waste products and extra fluid. This pamphlet discusses why, how long, and how often the treatment is needed and the special catheters needed for the treatment.

We have prepared this record pamphlet to help you understand the various blood tests and their normal values. Please record your blood test results as well as your blood pressure.

This pamphlet describes how to get ready for your colonoscopy if you have chronic kidney disease. The steps to prepare on the day before your colonoscopy are listed.

This pamphlet was prepared by the Hemodialysis Unit Staff, QEII, Capital Health, Nova Scotia. A fistula provides access to your blood stream for hemodialysis

A catheter is a small flexible tube that is inserted into the abdomen in the Operating Room. It will be used for dialysis