Tuesday, May 8, 2012

PRESENTATION - Prevention of Kidney Failure


Prevention of Kidney Failure
Presenter Sue Goddard / Nurse Educator
Health Waikato

This session was good value for our Diabetic’s within our community held at the Maketu Health & Social Services. There was a total of 15 Attendees present to listen to Guest Speaker Sue Goddard / Nurse Educator from the Health Waikato.
The Presentation covered all aspect in preventing Kidney Failure and prevention of the Dialysis Apparatus
a           a)      When kidneys work well
b           b)     When kidneys fail
c           c)      Treatment options
Also:
1            .       Peritoneal Dialysis
2            .       Haemodialysis
3            .       Kidney transplant
A Demonstration on different types of Catheter tubes followed. An explanation of the advantages and disadvantages were involved with treatment. Questions and Answers followed and feedback on session was well reported as being very much an eye-opener for many. Today was indeed a very educational presentation and gives tangata whaiora the empowerment they require to live a better health when dealing with diabetes. We look forward to more health presentations in the future. If you would like to participate in these events please feel free to call us on 07 5332-551.

Kathy Tapsell
Mental Health Coordinator

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