Dialysis Unit Resources
This educational guide helps you identify the serving size, amount of sodium and amount of phosphorus on the nutrition label to help you make the right choices for maintaining kidney health.
Phosphorus and Kidney Health [PDF]
If your child has kidney disease, it's very important to limit the amount of phosphorus in his diet. Use this list to help you identify foods that are low in phosphorus to help maintain kidney health.
Potassium and Kidney Health [PDF]
These kidney-friendly foods are low in potassium and can help your child maintain kidney health. You'll also find a list of foods high in potassium that should be limited in people with kidney disease.
Sodium and Kidney Health [PDF]
Reducing your child's sodium intake can help improve kidney health. Instead of salt, use herbs, spices, lemon, garlic and oils as seasonings. This resource includes a list of kidney-friendly foods and a list of foods you should limit.
Videos
Como cambiar el vendaje para el catéter de hemodiálisis
Vea este video para aprender cómo y cuándo cambiar un vendaje para un niño con un catéter de hemodiálisis.
How to Change a Dressing for a Hemodialysis Catheter
Watch this video to learn how and when to change a dressing for a child with a hemodialysis catheter. The video is available in English and Spanish.