Kidney Education Resources

Welcome to the Hemodialysis Unit - A Patient's Guide

Click on the picture to see the whole guide or choose a specific topic from the list below:

• About Hemodialysis

• Hemodialysis checklist

• What we expect from you

• What if I need to miss a hemodialysis treatment?

• What if I feel too sick to go to hemodialysis

• What to bring to dialysis

• About your medicines

Expectations for patients and visitors in the Hemodialysis Unit

This handout has information on the guidelines and

expectation for patients and visitors coming to the hospital for

hemodialysis treatment

Types of Vascular Access

Click on the boxes below to find more information on different types of vascular access:

Every person will have a specific diet and nutrition needs.  Your registered dietitian will work with you to create a plan that works best for you.  Before using any of the resources below to make sure  to ask if they are right for you.

• Calcium Carbonate

• Protein and dialysis

• Sodium (Salt)* Also available in other languages

• Potassium* Also available in other languages

• Phosphorus (phosphate)* Also available in other languages

• Diabetes and Diet* Also available in other languages

• Grocery shopping guide for patients with kidney disease

  • Vegetables and Fruit

  • Bread and Bakery

  • Meat,  Diary, and Eggs (and their substitutes)

  • Cereal  and Rice, Noodles and Grains

  • Frozen Foods  and Canned Foods

  • Snacks  and Drinks

• Kidney Community Kitchen- Recipes from the Kidney Foundation of Canada