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INTRODUCTION TO DIALYSIS

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Watch : Principals of Dialysis Introduction: People whose kidneys fail need dialysis or a kidney transplant to live.   There are several types of treatments.   The treatment patients choose will have a huge impact on their day-to-day lives, including: ·          What they can eat and drink ·          How well they sleep ·          How many medications they need to take ·          Whether they can be active and keep a job ·          How they spend their time ·          Whether they can father or bear children A person on dialysis is the focus of care.   He or she is the one whose life can be made better by good dialysis – or who can be harmed by poor treatment or errors.   Some patients will take a...