Handbook of Dialysis Therapy

Edited and written by top experts and pioneers in dialysis,�Handbook of Dialysis Therapy, 6th Edition, provides the entire dialysis team with a comprehensive overview of this growing field. It covers�traditional and advanced procedures, what pitfalls to expect and how to overcome them, and how best to treat various patient populations-all with a�practical approach�that can be directly applied to patient care.�This must-have resource has been updated with the latest�cutting-edge technology, dialysis techniques, and complications�related to various diseases for both pediatric and adult patients. Explains complex dialysis concepts through�abundant diagrams, photos, line drawings, and tables, while its readable, hands-on approach allows for quick review of key information.� Covers�both adult and pediatric patients�in detail, and offers guidance on�special populations�such as the geriatric patients and the chronically ill.� Features increased content on�home-based dialysis modalities, new alternatives for establishing vascular access for hemodialysis, new protocols for reducing the risk of infection and complications, and advancements in establishing and managing peritoneal dialysis.� Includes�extensive pediatric content�such as prevention and treatment of bone disease, management of anemia, assessing quality of life in pediatric patients undergoing dialysis, and immunizations in children undergoing dialysis.� Defines the�quality imperatives, roles, and responsibilities�of dialysis facility medical directors and attending nephrologists.� Updates nephrologists on the latest�alternative dialysis modalities.� Enhanced eBook version included with purchase.�Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Pages: 944, Edition: 6e ed., Paperback, Elsevier