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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

When the kidneys don't work normally and waste products start to build up in the blood, this is called chronic kidney disease (CKD). Read on to learn how to care for yourself at home.

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PD Catheter Access: Placing the Catheter

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a treatment that can take over when your kidneys stop working. The peritoneum is the membrane lining the inside of the belly (abdomen). PD uses the lining of your abdomen as a filter for your blood. Before PD can be done, an opening into this lining (an access) must be made. The access for PD is a soft tube called a catheter placed into your abdomen.

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The Lungs

Detailed anatomical description of the lungs and lung transplantation in children

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Discharge Instructions for Acute Kidney Injury

Your kidneys are not working properly. Acute kidney injury has many causes including urinary blockages, infection, lack of enough blood supply, and medicines that can injure kidneys.

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