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« on: February 01, 2009, 08:20:01 PM »
What do we need to do?  Do we start picking up supplies like rubber gloves, masks, alcohol wipes?  is there some sort of "starter kit"?  We have a mail in prescription company will they supply everything we need or do we need to get some supplies on our own and if so what do we need?
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« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2009, 09:06:38 PM »
First are you doing in center or home hemo?


In center provides everything to the patients.  Home hemo will get you started then ask you to call in supply orders every week or so.
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« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2009, 09:53:11 PM »
He'll be doing PD.  I have the number for the pd nurse it's time to call her and pick her brain too.  So much to do so little time to get prepared
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« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2009, 11:20:15 PM »
His PD nurse will let him know everything that he will need to get on his own...most of the supplies will come from your clinic and the PD company, like baxter, etc....at least that is how it was for me.
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« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2009, 03:53:01 PM »
Stock up on
Antibacterial soaps
Cleaning supplies
Hand sanitizer
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Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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