The updated 5th edition of the Handbook of Dialysis is full of evidence-based practical
information on all aspects of dialysis training and therapy. Authored by international
nephrology experts each chapter addresses a different area of the clinical realities of
patient management. Topics include screening diagnosis and management of dialysis patients
including diagnostic work-ups patient safety and patient monitoring issues in acute dialysis
and hemodialysis cases. This is the essential dialysis manual filled with up-to-date dialysis
information including preparation procedures surgery problems and side-effects. Features:
NEW expanded coverage of vascular access placement and management NEW discussion of urgent
start peritoneal dialysis NEW chapter on practical implementation of sorbent dialysis NEW
updated section on home and intensive hemodialysis therapies Coverage of topics including:
peritoneal dialysis acute dialysis hemodiafiltration home and intensive dialysis
blood-based therapies the physiology of peritoneal dialysis diabetes hypertension optimal
management of anemia infections nutrition mineral bone disorder and much more!
Quick-reference outline format Content illustrated with tables diagrams and chartsYour book
purchase includes an eBook version created for Android iPad iPhone iPod touch PC & Mac.
This eBook features: Complete content with enhanced navigation A powerful search tool that
pulls results from content in the book your notes and even the web Cross-linked pages
references and more for easy navigation Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content
throughout the text Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues Quick-reference
tabbing to save your favorite content for future use
