Handbook of Dialysis, 6th Edition

Handbook of Dialysis, 6th Edition by John T. Daugirdas, Peter G. Blake, and Todd S. Ing is a practical and comprehensive reference covering the essential principles and clinical practice of modern dialysis. Designed as an easy-to-use handbook, this updated edition provides evidence-based guidance on dialysis preparation, procedures, patient management, monitoring, complications, and treatment.

The 6th Edition covers a broad range of dialysis-related topics, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, acute dialysis, continuous kidney replacement therapies, hemodiafiltration, home and intensive dialysis, vascular access, anticoagulation, nutrition, anemia, infections, hypertension, diabetes, mineral and bone disorders, and blood-based therapies. It also includes updated information on emerging dialysis practices, volume control, high convective volume therapy, hemoperfusion, CRRT, and uremic toxin removal.

Key Features

• Comprehensive and practical guide to modern dialysis training and therapy
• Updated 6th Edition with current clinical information and references
• Quick-reference outline format for easy navigation
• Numerous tables, diagrams, and charts for rapid review
• New four-color design for improved visual learning and navigation
• Complete coverage of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
• Detailed discussion of acute dialysis and continuous kidney replacement therapies
• Covers hemodiafiltration, home dialysis, and intensive dialysis
• Includes blood-based therapies and therapeutic apheresis
• Detailed coverage of dialysis water, dialysis solution, and dialysis equipment
• Discusses arteriovenous vascular access and access monitoring
• Coverage of vascular access complications and catheter-related infections
• Includes practical guidance on anticoagulation during dialysis
• Discusses hypertension and volume control in dialysis patients
• Covers diabetes and dialysis management
• Includes anemia, nutrition, and mineral-bone disorder in dialysis
• Updated coverage of hemoperfusion and CRRT
• New information on incremental dialysis
• New coverage of technological methods of volume control
• New chapter on patient-reported outcomes and experience measures in dialysis
• Updated information on high convective volume therapy
• Greater emphasis on removal of high molecular weight and protein-bound uremic toxins
• Useful practical reference for dialysis providers and clinicians

Ideal For

• Nephrologists
• Nephrology Residents
• Nephrology Fellows
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Internal Medicine Residents
• Medical Students
• Dialysis Physicians
• Dialysis Nurses
• Dialysis Technicians
• Healthcare Professionals
• Renal Care Professionals
• Medical Teachers and Educators
• Nephrology Researchers
• Medical Colleges and Libraries
• Medical Book Collectors

Order Handbook of Dialysis, 6th Edition by John T. Daugirdas, Peter G. Blake, and Todd S. Ing from Century Publishers and add this practical nephrology reference to your medical library. With comprehensive coverage of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, acute dialysis, CRRT, hemodiafiltration, vascular access, complications, and patient management, this latest edition is a valuable resource for nephrologists, residents, fellows, dialysis professionals, medical students, and healthcare providers.