Cath Dry

Cath Dry dressings significantly reduces the risk of catheter infections and allows the patient to SHOWER & even SWIM SAFELY between treatment sessions dramatically increasing the patients QUALITY OF LIFE. The dressing comes complete with an indication ring that turns RED if it comes in contact with water. The Cath Dry dressing is easy to apply however we would encourage you to visit our website for a video demonstration on how to best apply the dressing. Cath Dry is covered by Medicare and as a DME company on receipt of prescription we send the dressings directly to the patients home, we handle all the billing with zero cost to the patient . Shower again with confidence.

Submit an online prescription / order or download a pdf version here.

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My Kidney Life: A New Direction

If your kidneys—or a loved ones’—don’t work well, you may be angry, sad, scared. Or, you may feel all three ways at the same time. This is 100% normal! When you can move past fear to HOPE, you can make the rest of your life as good as it can be. At the non-profit Medical Education Institute (MEl), we are here to help you. We’ve learned from tens of thousands of people with kidney disease and their loved ones. We use that knowledge to help YOU live as well as you can for as long as you can.

In this book, we teach you your job with a chronic disease. We help you sort out what matters to you. And, we tell you about each of the treatments, so you can make a choice that fits the way you want to live. We even have a free tool, My Kidney Life Plan, to help you match a treatment to your life. We hope you try it.

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How to Make a Killing-Blood, Death and Dollars in American Medicine

Six decades ago, visionary doctors achieved the impossible: the humble kidney, acknowledged since ancient times to be as essential to life as the heart, became the first human organ to be successfully replaced with a machine. Yet huge dialysis corporations, ambitious doctor-entrepreneurs and Beltway lobbyists soon turned this medical miracle into an early experiment in for-profit medicine—and one of the nation’s worst healthcare catastrophes.

Mueller evokes the scientific ingenuity and optimism of the 1950s and 1960s, when the burgeoning field of organ transplant and early dialysis machines offered long-awaited hope for lifesaving care. That is, until a New York salesman had himself dialyzed on the floor of the House, and Congress made renal disease the only “Medicare for All” condition—opening the financial floodgates for Big Dialysis. Of the thousands caught in a web of corporate greed, a disproportionate number are Black and Latino, highlighting the stark racial divides already endemic to American medicine.

How to Make a Killing reveals dialysis as a microcosm of American medicine and poses a vital challenge: find a way to fix dialysis, and we’ll have a fighting chance of fixing our country’s dysfunctional healthcare system as a whole, restoring patients, not profits, as its true purpose.

Silver Lining: Overcoming Adversity to Build NephroPlus

When kidney failure struck twenty-one-year-old Kamal Shah and threatened to derail his life, he fought back to take control. Dealing with each setback life threw at him with stoic bravery, Shah figured a way out each time. With lessons learnt dealing with the disease, he co-founded NephroPlus, a patient-centric dialysis company along with Vikram Vuppala, an MBA, and revolutionized dialysis care in India and beyond to become India’s largest dialysis services company. NephroPlus attracted marquee investors and created waves in the Indian healthcare ecosystem when they acquired US giant DaVita’s Indian operations. This book chronicles the entire journey right from Shah’s tryst with dialysis to the excitement of the investment rounds and the DaVita acquisition, and their road map for the future. It also provides useful insights into the healthcare ecosystem in India.

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Vidafuel® Wellness Protein

PreProtein®

PreProtein® is a great-tasting, low viscosity predigested collagen liquid protein that provides a very high concentration of protein per every serving. PreProtein® has been on the market for over 40 years and is used by national hospital and healthcare systems, dialysis clinics, bariatric weight-loss surgery providers, other medical facilities, and is recommended by doctors and registered dietitians.

PreProtein® liquid proteins are formulated with all essential and non-essential aminos acids and are sugar-free, fat-free, carb-free, and are suitable for diabetic, bariatric, oncology, dialysis, wound care, elderly patients, and sports nutrition. Ready to drink and mixes instantly with your favorite foods or beverages.

Product Highlights:

• PreProtein 15g® offers 15g of protein and 17g of collagen peptides in every serving (1oz).
• PreProtein 15g® contains only 60 calories per serving (1oz).
• Great-tasting natural cherry flavor and low viscosity.
• No gluten, No dye, No lactose, No soy. Does not contain milk.
• Kosher-certified collagen protein.
• Sugar-free, fat-free, and carb-free.
• Slight nectar consistency at room temperature.
• Contains all essential and non-essential amino acids.
• Ready to drink, mixes instantly with any food or beverage.
• Does not require refrigeration, even when opened.
• Very low osmolality.
• Not a significant source of phosphorous, potassium, or sodium.
• Trusted by doctors, registered dietitians, and healthcare professionals.
• Used by national hospital systems, bariatric surgery practices, and medical facilities.
• Made in USA by FDA-registered manufacturing facilities.
• Available in 30oz., 16oz., 1oz. bottles, and 1oz. packets.

Visit www.Pre-Protein.com and request samples, both for patients and medical professionals.

CELOX Hemostatic Products

FDA-Approved CELOX [CELL-ox] Products are redefining effective bleeding management. Bleeding has been stopped in much the same way it has been since the turn of the last century – until now. CELOX Granules, Gauze and Dressing are invaluable, potentially life-saving products that provide rapid, efficient hemostasis for men, women, children and seniors.

CELOX provides a range of hemostatic products to control bleeding from and around central venous catheter, fistula, and graft access sites. CELOX performance has been proven on the battlefield, in emergency and clinical settings, and in the laboratory.

CELOX is the only hemostat proven to rapidly stop bleeding even when blood and its ability to clot is compromised by use of anti-coagulant blood thinners like Coumadin, Warfarin, Plavix, Pradaxa or Xarelto. CELOX doesn't sting or burn and easily irrigates with water or saline.

CELOX products are not new. CELOX was created for use on military battlefields to stop severe bleeding in its tracks – in most cases instantaneously – even in extreme circumstances or challenging conditions. Now the same FDA-approved, military-strength, hospital-grade products are available for use in non-military markets – without a prescription. CELOX is classified by the FDA as an OTC medical device, not a pharmaceutical.

• In the history of its use, there have been no reports of CELOX having failed or underperformed
• CELOX – FDA /Health Canada/NATO approved & prestigious Class 3CE mark in Europe
• Classified by FDA as an OTC medical device, not a pharmaceutical – for nosebleeds and minor, moderate and severe bleeding [not yet available in retail stores]
• Only product proven to quickly stop bleeding for those on blood thinners like Coumadin, Warfarin, Heparin, Plavix, Pradaxa or Xarelto
• Each product designed to be easily self-administered and used by those with no emergency or medical training
• Cannot be over-used – No measuring or "dosing" needed
• Reduces risk related to spread of blood-borne pathogens
• Works for those with inherited or acquired bleeding or clotting disorders [like Hemophilia]
• Does not sting, burn or generate heat
• Easily washes away with water or saline – no debridement necessary
• Because it is bio-compatible, remaining CELOX granules are safely absorbed

Immobilé

When it comes to securing PD transfer sets, simple is still best. Immobilé is one of the most innovative ways to secure PD transfer sets on the market. It remains the preferred choice for thousands of patients in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. A patented combination of hypoallergenic adhesive together with a Velcro hook-and-loop tab makes Immobilé cost effective, body trim, and very easy to use.

Immobilé was developed from patient requests for a device that not only secured the transfer set but that secured it in such a way as to allow normal active body movement (such as biking or skiing) without concern for the integrity of the set or access. Patients also wanted to eliminate the sticky step of pulling tape off the transfer set three or four times a day when releasing it for an exchange. When care is taken one Immobilé can be used for three days (up to 12 exchanges).

Many people prefer Immobilé to a belt because it is much more body trim, easier to use and yet, very effective.

Immobilé is:

• Easier and more cost effective than tape alone
• More body trim and less bulky than the belt
• Hypoallergenic
• Sterile product
• Available direct or through major distributors’ ancillary catalogs or formularies

Visit our website for more information and instructions for use. Email or call us to request a free sample.

PD Belt

PD Belts - free shipping worldwide!

Our Peritoneal Dialysis Belt discreetly and securely holds the dialysis tube in place, giving you peace of mind.

Made with stretchy lycra, our PD Belt minimises the external appearance of your dialysis tube. The quick and easy velcro fastening makes it adjustable for maximum comfort and fit.

• Secure - safely holds the entire catheter tube in place
• Comfortable - no sagging or bulky seams
• Discreet - doesn’t show through clothes
• Durable - strong fabric that is machine washable
• Convenient - simple and easy to use

Available in beige and black, and in various sizes.

Theraworx™

Theraworx is an all-natural solution designed to cleanse and nourish the skin. The skin-healthy formula lasts for hours after skin application, providing long-lasting moisture and protection. Containing no alcohols, it leaves your skin soft and comfortable rather than cracked and dry. Patented in 2002, this product has blossomed into a full line of skin-healthy products safe for the entire family, but strong enough for the clinician.

Theraworx is a skin-healthy solution to cleanse, moisturize, and protect your skin. The science behind the magic is multi-factorial and was designed over a period of years. First created by a dermatologist a decade ago, it has undergone a creation of its own. With ingredients included by category to perform numerous tasks, its base solution can be safely manipulated to become an entire line of products dedicated to meet the needs of the times.

Each ingredient is critical along with the methods used to provide a stable, reliable product. Theraworx is distributed only after undergoing a unique treatment process. This allows us to provide a product free of chemicals and alcohols so often used to prevent bacterial growth. Each ingredient is added in clinically significant amounts to assure function, not simply to look good on the label.

Proteinex®

Proteinex® is a predigested liquid protein that provides a high content of protein (essential and non-essential amino acids) in a small serving size. 2 tablespoons (30 ml) will provide the patient with 15 grams of protein and 60 calories. Tablets provide the patient with 1 gram of protein per tablet. Proteinex® contains:

• NO sugar, NO fat, NO carbohydrates, and NO phosphorus
• No lactose or gluten
• Only 11mg of potassium and 4mg of sodium
• Ready to use; no mixing required
• Protein source: hydrolyzed protein collagen
• Predigested protein is easily absorbed (100%)
• May be used in patients with fluid restriction
• Promotes improved albumin levels
• Supplied in bottles of 8oz, 16oz, 30oz, and 120 Tablets

Proteinex®-18 is a predigested liquid protein that provides a high content of protein (essential and non-essential amino acids) in a small serving size. 2 tablespoons (30 ml) will provide the patient with 18 grams of protein and 72 calories. Proteinex®-18 contains:

• NO sugar, NO fat, NO carbohydrates, and NO phosphorus
• No lactose or gluten
• Only 13mg of potassium and 5mg of sodium
• Ready to use; no mixing required
• Protein source: hydrolyzed protein collagen
• Predigested protein is easily absorbed (100%)
• May be used in patients with fluid restriction
• Promotes improved albumin levels
• Supplied in bottles of 8oz, 16oz, and 30oz

Call Llorens Pharmaceutical at 866-595-5598 to obtain free samples.

The Daytripper CAPD Warmer

Organ donation takes guts baseball cap

Original Stickman Tuck-Away PD Belt

Clove Hitch Dialysis Friendly Sweatshirts

I take ready made sweatshirts and alter them to make them dialysis friendly. I started doing this after my husband began going to dialysis in 2011 and complained he was cold all the time. The zipper is placed in the seam of the arm and it zips up from the wrist. There is the option to put the zipper in the right arm, left arm or both arms. Sometimes, my customers request that I put the zipper in a different location, such as the top of the arm or midway between the top and the seam. I do my best to accommodate any request as it is my customer who will be the ultimate user and the sweatshirt must work for them individually.

At this time, I offer 6 different styles (crew neck pullovers, hoodies and full zip jackets) in an assortment of colors, and, I am always on the lookout to add more options. After all, I believe that in addition to being warm during treatment, a person should also enjoy what he/she is wearing. It is so rewarding when my customers tell me the difference their purchase has made in their lives. My business is home-based and my shop is on Etsy.

Vitamin D3

Vitamin D is not only important for proper absorption of calcium and the maintenance of bone health, but also for maintaining healthy joints, a healthy cardiovascular system, and healthy moods. In addition, vitamin D plays an important role in regulating cell division and differentiation and supports immune system function through its effects on macrophages, natural killer cells (NK), and T cells. Scientific data indicate that vitamin D also has a role in helping to maintain breast, prostate, colon, and kidney health.

Vitamin D is not found naturally in many foods. In fact, most of the vitamin is produced as D3 in our bodies by the action of sunlight on 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin. As people age, they often lose the ability to make vitamin D.

Low levels of vitamin D are common, especially in older people and those living in the northern latitudes. Supplementing with vitamin D3 becomes critical. A recent review in the New England Journal of Medicine criticized current recommended intakes for vitamin D for being inadequate, suggesting they be increased to at least 800 IU of vitamin D3 per day. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is preferred to vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), as it has been shown to raise blood levels 70% better than D2.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

ExSept Plus

Angelini Pharma’s mission is to offer innovative and progressive solutions for skin cleansing and disinfection to healthcare professionals and self care patients in the renal markets. Our products are sodium hypochlorite-based, and manufactured via partial electrolysis to create an end product that is stable, safe, pure, and effective.

ExSept Plus is a skin, exit site, and wound cleanser used to cleanse catheter exit sites and cleanse skin prior to cannulation.

• non staining, non sensitizing, non irritating
• two minute application time
• ExSept Plus is available in 100 ml, 250 ml, and 500 ml size multi-dose pour bottles

Angelini Pharma—Research and Commitment in Disinfection

The Original PD Pouch

Anasept™ - Kills Super Bugs

Anasept™ is a safe and gentle skin and wound antiseptic. It comes in liquid spray and thick, clear gel forms. Dialysis patients find it easy to use to clean and disinfect any exit sites. Anasept is a solution of .057% Sodium Hypochlorite in saline, and it will not irritate or stain the site or surrounding skin. Also, it is compatible (non-damaging) with all catheter materials.

Anasept is effective against a broad range of bacteria, fungi, and viruses including MRSA, VRE, Staph, Pseudomonas, and Candida, as well as many others. With proper use of Anasept, the patient can be assured that the dialysis or wound site is clean and bacteria-free.

Anasept products are over-the-counter and have a 2 year shelf life. For more clinical information, or to purchase Anasept, please call or email us.

Implementing Hemodialysis in the Home

Portable Solution Hanging Tripod

Fistula Clamp

The Insider’s Guide to Living Kidney Donation: Everything You Need to Know If You Give (or Get) the Greatest Gift

The book provides all the information anyone needs to make an informed decision about kidney donation and transplantation. Written by a kidney donor and a twice kidney (and liver) transplant recipient, it offers easily accessible material that demystifies the live-donation process, including

• examining the reasons for donating;
• knowing what to expect before and after the donation and transplant;
• describing the specific tests, procedures, and transplant team members involved;
• helping recipients deal with the often-neglected, nonmedical aspects of their experience, such as its impact on the rest of the family;
• and extensive lists of additional resources and terms.

The Insider’s Guide to Living Kidney Donation also features thought-provoking first-person stories of the remarkable process of donation/transplantation, including the authors' own candid, moving accounts as a donor and a recipient and of several other donors/recipients.

MyMedSchedule™

MyMedSchedule™ is a great medication reminder and is free! Your personal medication chart clearly shows the times you should take each medicine or supplement, and how much to take. There are even images of your pills so there is no confusion.

You can place a medication chart where you will most need it: either on the refrigerator, or in your bedroom or bathroom. And if you travel, or are just out for the day at work or shopping, you can take the wallet-size MyMedSchedule list with you.

With MyMedSchedule, you even have an easy way to share your medication list with all of your doctors and dentist, and the schedule is readily available in case of an emergency. One MyMedSchedule.com user tells us, "My doctors love it when I bring my chart to each visit so they can quickly see everything I am taking."

Try this free program by going to www.mymedschedule.com. You can start with your current meds, and easily update your medications as often as you need. You can even create a schedule for your other family members.

You can rest easy as your medical information remains secure with MyMedSchedule. Your personal health information is protected by SSL encryption, and will not be redistributed or resold.

Redsense Blood Detector

The Redsense safety device is designed to detect venous needle dislodgement during hemodialysis, for Home/Self and Clinical use.

Redsense consists of two parts: a sensor patch and an alarm unit. An infrared signal is transmitted from the alarm unit to the sensor patch using fibre optic cable. In the event of bleeding, inner layers of the patch smear blood over the optical sensor, which triggers the alarm.

The Redsense safety device is the results of close co-operation between medical staff and engineers. Dialysis equipment today is required to have a system which protects the patient from blood loss due to dislodgement of the venous needle. The commonly accepted solution is to monitor by the venous pressure alarm but a better solution has long been requested. Even with the routine supervision of medical staff still the venous needle can become dislodged: the dialysis machine will then continue to draw blood from the patient’s artery however not returning blood in the loop circuit as the venous needle has become dislodged and the patient’s blood ends up elsewhere. If undetected, this blood loss can have very serious consequences in only a few minutes. Redsense safety device provides a solution to this problem and detects venous needle dislodgement instantaneously; it only takes a few milliliters of blood on the sensor patch to sound the alarm.

Optimizing safety conditions for home hemodialysis users is a core ambition for Redsense Medical.

Redsense Medical has offices in Sweden and in the U.S. (Chicago, IL). For more information: www.redsensemedical.com.

JMS AV Fistula Needles

JMS develops dialysis products promoting the safety and welfare of healthcare workers and patients. JMS provides several brands of AV fistula needles to meet any clinical need. They are proud to offer the following products for dialysis:

SysLoc® Family
The simple and effective design of the SysLoc family allows the needle to retract easily into the hub without the use of any bulky attachments. The SysLoc needle allows you to choose from a wide range of configurations for hemodialysis or apheresis treatments.

WingEater®
The JMS WingEater is our most popular safety AV fistula needle. WingEater provides extraordinary needle-stick protection in an easy-to-use design.

Harmony™
The JMS Harmony needle is for use with previously-established mature access sites using a constant-site (Buttonhole) technique of needle insertion. JMS Harmony needles include an innovative site preparation tool and is specifically designed for home dialysis patients and patients who self-cannulate.

Please contact JMS or one of their distributors for more information. You can also visit their website for video and training manuals.

Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Seasoning Blends

Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Magic Seasoning Blends® has been in business since 1983 and has grown to fill a 125,000-square-foot plant, blending and shipping Chef Paul’s dry spices, rubs, bottled sauces, and marinades.

For those who are looking for dialysis-safe, all-natural, no-salt, no-sugar seasoning blends, look no further! They are also no-MSG and gluten-free. Available flavors include Lemon & Cracked Pepper, Sweet & Spicy, Seven Herb, Toasted Onion & Garlic, and Six Spice.

Hemowear, LLC

Hemowear, LLC was created out of a desire to produce a clothing line that would help people with medical needs. This line of clothing will enable those who are on dialysis, and/or chemotherapy to feel confident and comfortable while receiving medical treatment. The clothing is customized for easy access to port sites, permanent catheter and AV fistulas.

Our mission is to design, manufacture and deliver products that meet the unique needs of each customer by marketing the most appealing and widely desired casual wear with the customers’ medical needs in mind.

Dialysis Cart

The Dialysis Cart Model DC14 is specifically designed for PD patients. It provides easy access, helps organize, and helps with transporting your dialysis supplies. The DC14 is made of schedule-40 durable PVC and will never rust. It is also extremely durable, easy to clean, and is bacterial-static, meaning that bacteria will not grow or reproduce on the cart. Warranty: 5 years on frame, 2 years on casters and fabric. Ships via UPS.

Model DC14 features:

• 43" H x 34" W x 16" D
• Specially designed for PD patients
• Sturdy 4-drawer cart with 2 shelves
• Easy-roll 3" dual-wheel casters (2 locking)
• Available in redwood (shown in picture)