Recently added articles from CANNT Journal:
Letter from the Editor
Oct 01, 2008; ... Letter from the Editor: Gillian Brunier Lettre de la rédactrice en chef: Gillian Brunier Thank you to our 2008 reviewers! Merci à nos critiques de 2008! There is much work that takes place behind the scenes to bring high-quality articles to publication in the ...
Turning toward our future: The next 40 years
Oct 01, 2008; ... As I compose my final message to you as CANNT president, I reflect upon the past year's accomplish- ments. We have had another suc- cessful year as an organization in this, our 40th year. In partnership with the board of directors and membership, we have completed a number of important projects ...
NOTICE BOARD
Oct 01, 2008; ... * Ottawa Supper Clubs- Contact Janet Graham, Nephrology Unit, Ottawa Hospital, jgraham@ottawahospital.on.ca * February 10-12, 2009. The National Association of Nephrolgy Technicians/Technologists (NANT 2009) 25th Annual Symposium, Hotel Riviera, Las Vegas, Nevada. Website: ...
The use of alternative anti-coagulation strategies for a nocturnal home hemodialysis patient with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a potentially catastrophic hyercoagulable state. The prevalence of HIT in individuals doing nocturnal home hemodialysis (NHD) is unknown and the appropriate treatment protocol has yet to be determined. The objective is to describe the ...
The Northern Alberta Renal Program dialysis bus
Oct 01, 2008; ... The Northern Alberta Renal Program's (NARP) dialysis bus is a new and innovative concept for delivery of dialysis treatment to remote communities in Northern Alberta. The dialysis bus will allow Capital Health to better respond to requests from local communities to serve dialysis patients ....
Weekly energy expenditure and quality of life in hemodialysis patients
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract This study examined the relationship between physical activity patterns and quality of life among hemodialysis patients. While undergoing hemodialysis, 19 patients (31-82 years; 60.2 ± 17.4 yrs, mean ± SD) completed a physical activity and the Short-Form 36 (SF-36) ...
Medication reconciliation in hemodialysis patients
Oct 01, 2008; ... Abstract Medication reconciliation is an effective process to reduce adverse drug events (ADEs) and harm associated with the loss of medication information as patients transfer between health care settings. Patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) are at a high risk of experiencing ...
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Allied Health Committee Annual Report 2008
Oct 01, 2008; ... It has been an honour and pleasure to represent CANNT on The KFOC Allied Health Scientific Committee for a four-year term from 2004 to 2008. This is my last report to the CANNT board; Heather Beanlands, RN, PhD, is the new CANNT representative to The KFOC Allied Health Scientific Committee as of ...
The use of ACE inhibitors and ARBs in severe chronic kidney disease: Point-Counterpoint
Oct 01, 2008; ... As health care providers practising evidence-based medicine, we must continually keep current on new literature in our field. Oftentimes, we are left with the daunting task of deciphering the practical implications of seemingly contradictory messages. In particular, there has been much debate ...
Regional reports/Rapports régionaux
Oct 01, 2008; ... Western Region (Rick Luscombe) So comes the end of my term as VP of Western Canada. It has been a tremendous experience. I would like to especially thank all of my liaisons throughout the past two-and-a-half years for all of their support. Without them, these reports would not ...
New CANNT board members 2008-2009
Oct 01, 2008; ... Rick Luscombe, President-elect I would like to take this opportunity to thank the CANNT board of directors for suggesting that I put my name forward for the president-elect position. I believe this is a great opportunity to contribute to the Canadian nephrology community, as well as an ...
Our Past Turned Toward Our Future
Oct 01, 2008; ... October 23-26, 2008, Quebec Convention Centre, Quebec Celebration was in the air at CANNT 2008! Many milestones were celebrated during this year's CANNT conference. . . for 40 years, CANNT members have been gathering from across Canada at an annual conference for a time of learning, ...
Forty years of memories
Jul 01, 2008; ... Faye Clark, as many of you are aware, over the last several years has been on the CANNT board as Atlantic VP, secretary/treasurer, and CANNT president. What you may not be aware of is that Faye has a collection of almost 40 years' worth of CANNT Journals and the former CANNT/DIALTEC/CANSECT ...
Quarante ans de souvenirs
Jul 01, 2008; ... Faye Clark, comme bon nombre d'entre vous le savez, siège au Conseil d'administration de l'ACITN depuis plusieurs années où elle a cumulé les postes de viceprésidente de l'Atlantique, secrétaire/trésorière et de présidente. Ce que vous ignorez sans doute c'est que Faye possède un répertoire de ...
The eternal flame
Jul 01, 2008; ... It is with great pride that I compose this president's message for the 40th anniversary celebration issue of the CANNT Journal. In the arena of marriage, the 40th anniversary has been named the ruby anniversary because "rubies are thought to possess an eternal inner flame, which is a symbol that ...
La flamme éternelle
Jul 01, 2008; ... C'est avec la plus grande fierté que je rédige ces quelques lignes pour le numéro spécial du Journal de l'ACITN qui souligne le 40e anniversaire de notre Association. Après 40 ans de mariage, ne célèbre-t-on par des « noces de rubis » ? Cette pierre précieuse est réputée pour contenir une flamme ...
Recollections and reflections as a dialysis nurse and member of CANNT
Jul 01, 2008; ... As I peruse the brochure for this year's CANNT Symposium in Quebec City, I cannot help but think, "We've come a long way!" My interest in dialysis began in 1965 when, as a new staff nurse on a medical ward, I prepared a patient to be airlifted to Montreal for acute hemodialysis. And ...
Souvenirs et réflexions en tant qu'infirmière de dialyse et membre de l'ACITN
Jul 01, 2008; ... En prenant connaissance du contenu du programme du congrès de l'ACITN de 2008, qui se déroulera à Québec, je n'ai pas pu m'empêcher de penser à tout le chemin que nous avons parcouru ! J'ai commencé à m'intéresser à la dialyse en 1965, à mes tout premiers débuts dans la profession ...
A brief history of dialysis in the Victoria Hospital
Jul 01, 2008; ... This article was first published in the Nephro News, 2006: A newsletter for patients of the Adam Linton Hemodialysis Unit, London Health Sciences Centre. Chronic hemodialysis, as standard treatment for chronic renal failure, began in the mid-1960s. Actually, Victoria Hospital, London, ...
Excerpt from Message from the President posted in DIALTEC publication-1970s
Jul 01, 2008; ... 1970s 1976-1981 Frances Boutilier "An invitation to attend Gambro's Western Canada Symposium also resulted in a whirlwind tour of dialysis units in Montreal, Victoria, Calgary and Vancouver. I attended an executive meeting in Montreal and a visit to the Royal Victoria Unit. Then, ...