Provide information on all aspects of dialysis with emphasis on day-to-day patient management. This resource is designed for nephrologists, nephrology/renal nurses, family physicians and dialysis centers. It includes coverage of vascular access placement and management; drugs in end stage renal disorder; and, new regulatory issues.
This popular handbook provides practical, accessible information on all aspects of dialysis, with emphasis on day-to-day management of patients. Chapters provide complete coverage of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, special problems in dialysis patients, and problems pertaining to various organ systems.This edition reflects the latest guidelines of the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis adequacy and on nutrition. New chapters cover chronic kidney disease management in predialysis patients, frequent daily or nocturnal hemodialysis, and hemodiafiltration. Chapters on venous and arteriovenous access have been completely revised. Each chapter provides references to relevant Web sites.
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Handbook of Dialysis is now completely revised in its Fifth Edition. It continues to provide practical, accessible information on all aspects of dialysis with emphasis on day-to-day patient management. Authored by international experts, chapters provide complete coverage of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, special problems in dialysis patients, and problems pertaining to various organ systems. This resource is designed for nephrologists, nephrology/renal nurses, family physicians and dialysis centers.
New for this edition:
- Expanded coverage of vascular access placement and management
- Drugs in end stage renal disorder
- Full discussion on importance of dietary control of sodium and phosphate
- New regulatory issues (CMS, Medical Director responsibilities)
- Update on US reimbursement/financial issues, the effects of bundling
