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Holiday Fluid Management (Part Two)
In Holiday Fluid Management: Part One we discussed target weight (TW) and interdialytic weight gains (IDWG). In part two, we will discuss ultrafiltration rate (UFR)…
Continue Reading »Holiday Fluid Management (Part One)
It’s the holiday season, the time to celebrate our traditions, even if things are different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These celebrations may…
Continue Reading »Fluid and Thirst Control Tips for Summer
We’ve all been there…it’s a hot summer day and the only thing you want to do is drink a few cool glasses of water. But…
Continue Reading »10 Tips to Help Decrease Thirst
As someone who works with dialysis patients in Texas, the hot summer heat poses a huge challenge for many people needing to control their fluid…
Continue Reading »Memorial Day Gathering Tips
Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of summer. The hot and sunny days to come mean cookouts, summer socials and potlucks galore. Here are…
Continue Reading »Sticking to a Fluid Limit when Dining Out
A limit on the amount of fluid you drink is sometimes required when the kidneys aren’t working as they should. A fluid limit helps to…
Continue Reading »Dialysis Patients and Thirst: Friend or Un-Friend?
Something called a “thirst drive” is designed into our human bodies. This is the sensation that kicks in and tells us we need to drink…
Continue Reading »5 Cool Ways to Quench Your Thirst
On hot, sunny days it seems like you can’t get enough ice cold water to cool you down. On cold, blustery days, steaming cups of…
Continue Reading »How to deal with thirst when it’s hot
July and August are two of the most challenging months for people following a limited fluid allowance. When the weather heats up, you may find yourself getting…
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