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Home hemodialysis for a child

Learn what is involved in performing home hemodialysis and how it can benefit your child.

In-hospital hemodialysis

Find out what is involved in in-hospital hemodialysis and its benefits.

Hemodialysis

Learn how hemodialysis removes waste products from the blood when the kidneys fail.

Dialysis options: How they compare

Use this quick reference guide to help you decide between home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or in-hospital dialysis.

Kidney failure and treatment

Find out what happens to the body and what treatments are available when kidneys fail.

Vascular access for hemodialysis: Caring for your child after the procedure

The following information will help you to properly care for your child after vascular access surgery.

Peritoneal dialysis for a child

Learn what is involved in peritoneal dialysis and how it can benefit your child.

Hemodialysis: Using an AV graft or AV fistula for ease of access

Learn about the two main options to create a vein or artery that is easy to use for your child's hemodialysis.

Deceased donor kidney transplant: Tests when you arrive at the hospital

Effective management of diabetes care at home

Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.

Central venous line (CVL) insertion into the femoral vein using image guidance

​A central venous line (CVL) is a long, soft, thin, flexible tube that allows medicine into a child's body. Read about the femoral procedure.

Epilepsy: How to keep your child safe inside and outside the home

Read about keeping a child with epilepsy safe at home, at school and with friends.

Going home after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn how to care for your child at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.

Caring for your child at home after brain tumour surgery

In-depth information concerning steps after your child's brain surgery, including going home and medication.

Nephrectomy: Caring for your child at home

Nephrectomy is an operation to remove one of your child's kidneys. Learn how to take care of your child at home after the operation.

Scoliosis: At home

This page is an introduction to the At Home section of the scoliosis resource centre. It touches on building back your teen's food intake after scoliosis surgery, going back to school, and getting back to normal.

Giving parenteral nutrition (PN) at home

Learn about the mixture of nutrients in parenteral nutrition (PN) and how to provide your child PN at home.

Chemotherapy as an outpatient

Find out what happens when you receive chemotherapy as an outpatient, either in the hospital or taking medications at home.

Factors to consider when leaving home

Discover some of the factors you might consider before deciding to leave home.

Going home from the NICU

Read about issues that parents and caregivers must address in order to prepare for a baby's discharge from the NICU and arrival at home.

Home safety: Fall prevention

Learn how to prevent falls from occurring in your home, including how to spot common causes of falls and how to fall-proof your home.  

Thyroid biopsy/FNA: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after a thyroid biopsy/fine needle aspiration (FNA).

Caring for your child at home after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn about your child's care at home, after a blood and marrow transplant.

Your emotions: At home after scoliosis surgery

When it is time to go home following your scoliosis surgery you may feel nervous or afraid. Learn about some coping techniques that may help you.

Myelogram: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to how to care for your child at home after a myelogram.