Handbook of Dialysis

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 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