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 coverstraditional and advanced procedures, what pitfalls to expect and how to overcome them, and how best to treat various patient populations-all with apractical approachthat can be directly applied to patient care.This must-have resource has been updated with the latestcutting-edge technology, dialysis techniques, and complicationsrelated to various diseases for both pediatric and adult patients. Explains complex dialysis concepts throughabundant diagrams, photos, line drawings, and tables, while its readable, hands-on approach allows for quick review of key information. Coversboth adult and pediatric patientsin detail, and offers guidance onspecial populationssuch as the geriatric patients and the chronically ill. Features increased content onhome-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. Includesextensive pediatric contentsuch 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 thequality imperatives, roles, and responsibilitiesof dialysis facility medical directors and attending nephrologists. Updates nephrologists on the latestalternative 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.