Handbook of DialysisThe 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 charts
Your 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 ISBN: 9781451144291, 1451144296
