Dialysis

Patient and Family Resources

Conditions

Tests and Procedures

Connecting to the PD Cycler (PDF) (Spanish)
Dialysis at Seattle Children’s
Disconnecting From the PD Cycler Poster (PDF) (Arabic) (Spanish)
Dressing Change at Home Poster (PDF) (Arabic) (Spanish)
Hemodialysis – New Patient Checklist (PDF) (Spanish)
How to Disconnect from the Dialysis Machine in an Emergency: For Catheters (PDF) (Spanish)
How to Disconnect from the Dialysis Machine in an Emergency: For Fistulas (PDF) (Spanish)
Setting Up the PD Cycler Poster (PDF) (Spanish)
Tips for Getting and Accurate Weight Before and After Dialysis (PDF)
What you Need to Know for Your Home Dialysis Visit (PDF) (Spanish)
Your Child’s Dialysis – What to Expect on the Dialysis Unit (PDF)

Recommended Reading

How the Kidneys Work
Hypertension Clinic (PDF)
Kidney Disease Adult Transition Letter (PDF) (Spanish)
Signs of High or Low Blood Pressure During Dialysis (PDF)

Useful Links

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