Handbook of Dialysis, 5th Edition (EPUB and CONVERTED PDF)

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

This book contains black-and-white illustrations.