Placement on the Waiting List
If your medical evaluation shows you are a good candidate for a transplant, your transplant center will submit your name to be placed on the national waiting list for a…
Who is on my transplant team?
Your transplant team has many members, including yoursurgeon-the doctor who places the kidney in your body.nephrologist-a doctor who specializes in kidney health. The nephrologist may work in partnership with a…
What are the steps in the transplant process?
The transplant process has many steps.Talking with Your Health Care ProviderThe first step is to talk with your health care provider about whether you are a candidate for a transplant.…
Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure
Every day, your kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine, composed of wastes and extra fluid. Chronic kidney disease…
Science and Spirituality
How do you communicate science to people who hold different worldviews? While there is no single answer, one crucial element can make the difference between hearing and listening: connection.Most Americans…
Kidney Transplant
What is a kidney transplant and how does it work?A kidney transplant is surgery to place a healthy kidney from a donor into your body. A donor is a person…
Dialysis Solution
Dialysis solution comes in 1.5-, 2-, 2.5-, or 3-liter bags. Solutions contain a sugar called dextrose or a compound called icodextrin and minerals to pull the wastes and extra fluid…
What problems could I have with peritoneal dialysis?
Peritoneal dialysis can lead to the following problems:infectionfluid and dextrose absorptionInfectionThe most common problem with peritoneal dialysis is peritonitis, a serious abdominal infection. This infection can occur if your exit…
How will peritoneal dialysis affect my lifestyle?
You may not be able to do all the things you used to do. Adjusting to the effects of kidney failure can be difficult. You may have less energy. You…
How do I perform an exchange?
With continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, you will perform the exchanges manually, following these steps:Always wash your hands before handling your catheter and transfer set, and wear a surgical mask when…