The kidneys are two organs found below the ribs with one on each side of your spine. They are shaped like kidney beans and are about the size of your closed fist. Your kidneys cleanse your blood of toxins and transform the waste into urine. What happens when kidneys aren’t...
Hemodialysis is when blood is cleaned outside of the body using a machine and an artificial kidney filter. Treatments are usually done three times a week in a centre (also called a unit or clinic) with dialysis machines. Where can I get hemodialysis on PEI? There are four...
Conservative kidney management focuses on treating the symptoms of kidney failure to help you achieve the best quality of life possible without dialysis or a kidney transplant. Conservative kidney management includes: treating symptoms making a care plan for now and when kidney...
Chronic kidney disease, also called CKD, happens when your kidneys have been damaged or not working well for more than three months. Treatment focuses on slowing the progression of kidney damage, usually by controlling the cause. The earlier chronic kidney disease is diagnosed...
Prince County Hospital is the second largest acute care hospital in the province. The 110-bed facility provides emergency, inpatient and ambulatory care services. When preparing to visit a patient in hospital or for your own hospital stay, visit Hospital Services to learn more...