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Essential Kidney Transplant Recovery Checklist: Must-Have Items for Home Care
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items Preparing for recovery after a kidney transplant? This comprehensive list covers all the essential items you’ll need at home to support a smooth and comfortable recovery process. From medical supplies and hygiene essentials to helpful tools for mobil...
This handrail bar was a must have for the bathroom. We absolutely needed it as we showered them and they used it for safety and support.
Amazon Basics Grab Bar, 36-Inch, Stainless Steel
Gloves were a must in our household! Was really important to make sure we contained and stayed safe.
squish Disposable Clear Vinyl Gloves, 100PCS, XL
If you are taking care of an elderly person this is a must have! Highly recommended and I love that it transports around the house so well with wheels!
Vaunn Medical Adjustable Overbed Table, Gray
I used this daily to double check oxygen content in their blood. It was part of my daily vitality check.
AccuMed CMS-50DL Fingertip Pulse Oximeter (Blue)
Eucerin is the best for dry skin. I used this on both of my parents while they were sick. I bought multiple canisters to keep on hand!
Eucerin Advanced Repair Body Cream, 16 Oz
These pads were great and disposable. When we were dealing with wet bed in the morning, I could easily pull it out and put a new one in.
Medline Heavy Absorbency Quilted Bed Pads, Large
I had the washable bed pads on the very bottom of the bed. I ordered 6 which were always changed. I used these and the disposable at the same time. Both necessary for a clean bed change every time.
RMS Ultra Soft 4-Layer Washable Incontinence Pad
Highly recommended for bandages and drainage lines. You have to be as comfortable as possible when you have a kidney transplant
Pajama Pants - Kohl's
Because of the amount of pills you will be coming home with, you have to have an organizer to keep it all straight.
Pill Organizers: Health & Household
You will absolutely need a planner whether digital or on paper. You will have a lot of follow up appointments.
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When you are recovering, you need to make sure you have some kind of meal plan in place. Whether that is order through Door Dash or a food delivery plan….you will definitely need someone or something to feed you. You will be spending time recovering and on the couch.
DoorDash Food Delivery & Takeout - From Restaurants Near You
You will have to measure your urine output during your recovery to make sure your kidney is doing what is supposed to do. You can use a collection container like these or they will give you one for your Toilet.
Containers for Urine Collection - Globe Scientific
You will be required to keep track of your vitals daily when recovering. Make sure you know how to use one and you have one available.
Blood Pressure Monitors
You will need bandages for your port or drainage pouch. It needs to be changed every day!
BAND-AID® Bandages & Other Wound Care Products
It is really beneficial to have a thermometer handy when you are recovering. You will need to take your vitals every day!
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Oral Thermometers
Essential if you are recovering at home. You won't be sliding around.
Gripper Socks
I found this really helpful when I was showering my best friend during her recovery. She needed to keep her drainage pouch free so I held that while she was in the chair. Definitely makes showering easier.
Shower Chair With Arms