Summary: Home Dialysis Program Dr. Brendan Mccormick, Medical Director Marie Casey, Clinical Manager Overview The Home Dialysis Program at the Ottawa Hospital is one of the largest home dialysis programs in North America. We provide training and support to patients and families choosing home peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis. Currently, there are more than 220 patients […]
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Summary: Renal Transplant Program Andrea MacDonald, Clinical Manager Jessica McDougall, Clinical Care Leader Overview Kidney transplantation remains the best treatment for many patients with end stage renal disease. The first kidney transplant in Ottawa occurred at the Civic Campus in 1966. A lot has changed since that time and we currently perform approximately 100 transplants per […]
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Summary: Jerry M. Maniate, MD, M.Ed, FRCPC, FACP Vice President, Diversity, Inclusion & Education Contact Details jerry.maniate@toh.ca Dr. Maniate was appointed as Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion & Education for The Ottawa Hospital effective November 1, 2017. Dr. Maniate moved from Toronto where he was a community-‐based clinician educator (General Internal Medicine). He is the inaugural […]
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Summary: Disclaimer This is general information developed by The Ottawa Hospital. It is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health-care provider. Please consult your health-care provider who will be able to determine the appropriateness of the information for your specific situation. What are adrenal glands? The body normally has 2 adrenal glands, one […]
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Summary: Dr. John Brewer Head, Department of Family Medicine Contact Details 613-737-8132 jobrewer@toh.ca Dr. John Brewer joined the Medical Staff of The Ottawa Hospital in 2008 taking on the role of Medical Director of the Civic Family Health Team and Assistant Professor with the University of Ottawa Department of Family Medicine. This move with his wife […]
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Summary: How to prevent further kidney stones from forming: Kidney stones are composed mainly of calcium, oxalate, phosphate and uric acid. These substances are formed in the body (oxalate and uric acid), or are derived from the food we eat (calcium, oxalate and phosphate). When these substances are present above a certain concentration, they form crystals […]
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Summary: Disclaimer This is general information developed by The Ottawa Hospital. It is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified health-care provider. Please consult your health-care provider who will be able to determine the appropriateness of the information for your specific situation. Your doctor has requested a Whole Body Iodine scan. This booklet […]
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Summary: The sensor, transmitter, receiver or insulin pump should not be exposed to x-rays, CT scans, MRI, any radiation and/or strong electromagnetic fields. What do I do if I have to have an x-ray, CT scan or MRI or have any procedures with radiation or strong electromagnetic fields? You must remove the sensor/transmitter attached to your […]
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Monitoring blood sugar (glucose) while you are admitted to the hospital
Summary: Hospitals must follow standards for monitoring of blood sugar using blood glucose meters. These standards are in place to ensure your safety. The Ottawa Hospital uses meters that automatically upload blood sugar results into the patient’s electronic (computerized) chart. These meters undergo quality control to verify their accuracy on a daily basis. The standards also […]
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