Helpful Products

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The ABC’s of Pee Dee

The ABC’s of Pee Dee

An excellent resource for helping a child go through the process personally or understand what another family member may be undergoing. This heartwarming story of a youngster’s journey through kidney failure, peritoneal dialysis (PD), and transplantation, was written and illustrated to help kids understand kidney disease and this form of treatment. Printed in Canada.

by Cathy and Jean Clermont
Illustrated by Brianna Thayer
36 pages; 7.5 x 7.5 inches, softcover, full color.

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Stickman Industries Inc.

The Courage to Live

The Courage to Live

This inspirational book details author Carmen Buelvas Critchlow’s personal journey both as an immigrant from Panama and as a dialysis patient and transplant recipient. It details her physical and emotional battle against kidney disease and describes kidney failure and dialysis in clear, understandable terms. Special attention is paid to organ donation. Finally, it shares how in a powerful way this uninvited "battle" has been transformed into a spiritual journey with God.

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The Courage to Live

The Reluctant Donor

The Reluctant Donor

Author Suzanne Ruff comes from a family that has been plagued by kidney disease for generations. In her lifetime, she has lost her mother, several aunts and uncles, and cousins to Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), the most common of all life-threatening genetic diseases. Both of her sisters inherited the disease. She did not. When her younger sister fell ill shortly after their mother’s death in 2003, Ruff decided to do something about it. She had always been afraid of doctors and needles, but says with God’s help she found the courage to save JoAnn’s life by donating a kidney. In the months leading up to the surgery, which took place on Oct. 19, 2004, Ruff spent a lot of time journaling, and published a book based on her notes and memories. Her hope is that The Reluctant Donor (Beaver’s Pond Press, April 2010, $14.95) will find its way into the hands of others who are facing a difficult life-and-death decision, and help them find the courage they need to get through it.

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Beaver’s Pond Press, Inc.
7104 Ohms Ln
Edina, 55439
Phone: 952-829-8818

Transplanted to Better Health

Transplanted to Better Health

“Transplanted to Better Health” is a poignant and touching story of Carole’s personal journey through kidney disease. In this memoir, she describes the good and bad days, the ups and downs of dialysis treatment, waiting for a life-saving kidney transplant, and the road to recovery. Never losing faith that there will be better times ahead, she shares just what kept her strong and motivated. Family members and friends of kidney patients will find a wealth of information. Medical professionals can experience a patient’s innermost thoughts and feelings en route to better health. A must read!

This memoir has won two awards - first place in the health category of the Xulon Press Christian Choice Book Awards contest, 2012, and honorable mention in the spiritual category of the New England Book Festival, 2013.

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Transplanted to Better Health

Dialysis is not your life

Dialysis is not your life
To take control of your life on dialysis, you must change your perspective. You can live a quality level of life while on dialysis, but you must decide not to allow it to control your life. Tell yourself, “Dialysis is not my life.” This book will include a personal account of my experiences on dialysis from the beginning. As you read, you may relate to the different stages of dialysis which may or may not be similar to your own personal journey. This book is aimed to help you control your response to being on dialysis and give you the courage to get your life back. Just because you are on dialysis does not mean you should allow it to control your life! Author, Fred L. Hill

Book Purchase: https://www.dialysisisnotyourlife.com/dinyl-book.php

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Dialysis Is Not Your Life

Alcavis Bleach Wipes 1:50

Alcavis Bleach Wipes 1:50

Portable | Accessible | Convenient

  • COVID-19 Protective as per the CDC Requirements for Disinfectants
  • Ideal for use on hard surfaces (i.e., counters, exam tables, beds, carts, I.V. poles, wheelchairs, dialysis machines, etc.)
  • Effective against MRSA, VRE, S. pneumonia, S. pyrogens, P. aeruginosa, S. enterica & S. aureus
  • Stable: 18-month shelf life
  • Consistent and accurate concentration of bleach every time
  • CDC & OSHA compliant

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Angelini Pharma Inc
9200 Corporate Blvd, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 13013307597

AquaCart Mobile Water Treatment Unit

AquaCart Mobile Water Treatment Unit AquaCart Mobile Water Treatment Unit
A versatile and functional cart for the pre-treatment of medical water for local use in dialysis. The Aquacart is an indispensable tool to purify the water and protect the membranes of the reverse osmosis (RO) machine. Chlorine and chloramines are removed through an activated carbon filter either in the form of tanks or filter cartridges. Also, sediments from 5 microns to 1 micron are removed from the RO system feed water using sediment filters. This mobile unit provides purified water to WRO-300, WRO-300H, MILLENIUM HX RO systems (other RO systems see options). A versatile and functional cart for the pre-treatment of medical water for local use in dialysis. The Aquacart is an indispensable tool to purify the water and protect the membranes of the reverse osmosis (RO) machine. Chlorine and chloramines are removed through an activated carbon filter either in the form of tanks or filter cartridges. Also, sediments from 5 microns to 1 micron are removed from the RO system feed water using sediment filters. This mobile unit provides purified water to WRO-300, WRO-300H, MILLENIUM HX RO systems (other RO systems see options).

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Alcavis Bleach Wipes 1:100

Alcavis Bleach Wipes 1:100

Portable | Accessible | Convenient

  • Ideal for hard surfaces and materials yet gentle for daily use on screens, walls, treatment rooms, dialysis machines & powder coated objects
  • Low-level dilution
  • Fast-acting kill power
  • Eradicates S.aureus, P. aeruginosa & S. enterica
  • Consistent and accurate concentration of bleach every time
  • Stable: 18-month shelf life
  • EPA-registered

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Angelini Pharma Inc
9200 Corporate Blvd, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 13013307597