Education

Chronic

Kidney Disease

  • What do my kidneys do?

    • Remove fluid
    • Remove waste products
    • Control blood pressure and red blood cell production
    • Keep body chemicals in balance

  • What is kidney failure?

    • Kidneys stop working or work less than 15%
    • Fluid and Chemical Wastes build up in the body
    • Life threatening unless treated by dialysis or kidney transplantation

  • Causes

    • Uncontrolled Diabetes
    • Uncontrolled Hypertension
    • Inflamation
    • Heredity
    • Chronic Infection
    • Obstruction
    • Accidents

  • Benefits of Clinical Management & Education

    • Decreased Hospitalizations
    • Better nutrional status
    • Better control of anemia, diabetes, and high blood pressure
    • Ability to make informed decisions about treatment options
    • Patients feel supported by staff 

FOCUS ON

HEALTH

  • Dialysis Icon Southeastern Renal Dialysis
    Focus on Access
  • Kidneys Icon Southeastern Renal Dialysis
    Focus on Adequacy
  • Directives Icon Southeastern Renal Dialysis
    Focus on Advanced Directives
  • Anemia Icon Southeastern Renal Dialysis
    Focus on Anemia
  • Bones Icon Southeastern Renal Dialysis
    Focus on Bone Health
  • Diet Icon Southeastern Renal Dialysis
    Focus on Diet
  • Exercise Icon Southeastern Renal Dialysis
    Focus on Exercise
  • Fluids Icon Southeastern Renal Dialysis
    Focus on Fluids
  • Infection Icon Southeastern Renal Dialysis
    Focus on Infection Control
  • Labs Icon Southeastern Renal Dialysis
    Focus on Labs
  • Medications Icon Southeastern Renal Dialysis
    Focus on Medications
  • Options Icon Southeastern Renal Dialysis
    Focus on Treatment Options
For More

Information

You can link to the National Kidney Foundation website or contact us to speak to a nurse educator.

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