| Author | : John T. Daugirdas |
| File Size | : 43,5 Mb |
| Publisher | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 20 February 2012 |
| ISBN | : 9781451165913 |
| Pages | : 806 pages |
Handbook of Dialysis by John T. Daugirdas Book PDF Summary
The revised, updated Fourth Edition of this popular handbook provides practical, accessible information on all aspects of dialysis, with emphasis on day-to-day management of patients. Chapters provide complete coverage of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, special problems in dialysis patients, and problems pertaining to various organ systems. This edition reflects the latest guidelines of the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis adequacy and on nutrition. New chapters cover chronic kidney disease management in predialysis patients, frequent daily or nocturnal hemodialysis, and hemodiafiltration. Chapters on venous and arteriovenous access have been completely revised. Each chapter provides references to relevant Web sites.