Dialysis

Dialysis removes waste products and excess fluids from the body for people with kidney failure.

Follow the links below to find information about renal dialysis.

Reviewed July 2009

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Title:   Health care expenditure on chronic kidney disease in Australia 2004-05
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   Chronic kidney disease is a common and serious problem in Australia. Those with the most severe form, end-stage kidney disease, usually require dialysis or a kidney transplant to survive.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Haemodialysis
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   Information on haemodialysis - a treatment option
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Kidney failure
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Kidney disease can sometimes lead to kidney failure. If kidney disease is found early, medications and lifestyle changes can increase the life of your kidneys. However, if the kidneys fail completely, they don't often recover. People with kidney failure need dialysis or a transplant to stay alive.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Choosing whether to have treatment
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   Information on deciding whether to have treatment
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Dialysis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on dialysis by professional medical specialists.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Peritoneal dialysis
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   Information on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) and Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD)
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Home haemodialysis
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   Information for people thinking about doing haemodialysis at home
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Kidney failure treatment options: making the right choice
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   This booklet helps you to understand how each treatment works and to decide which treatment is most appropriate for you.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Treatments for Kidney Diseases
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about the kinds of treatments available for sufferers of kidney disease.
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Access for dialysis
Publisher:   Kidney Health Australia
Description:   Information on access points for haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
Date:   Mar 2006
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