Oxford Handbook of Dialysis

Oxford Handbook of Dialysis

, 2016

Overview

The Oxford Handbook of Dialysis, now in its fourth edition, serves as a comprehensive resource for healthcare professionals involved in the care of dialysis patients. It provides practical guidance on managing patients with end-stage kidney disease and its associated complications. This handbook covers a spectrum of dialysis aspects, ranging from hemodialysis techniques and hemodiafiltration to the medical, nursing, and psychosocial considerations in managing patients with end-stage kidney failure. It addresses renal transplantation, plasma exchange, palliative care, and drug dosing, including end-of-life care and complications arising from chronic kidney disease.

The handbook emphasizes practical management strategies presented in a compact and accessible format. It is designed for a multidisciplinary audience, including nephrologists, dieticians, pharmacists, nurses, and surgeons. Specific chapters are dedicated to nursing care for patients undergoing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, along with detailed sections on nutrition and drug prescribing. The fourth edition incorporates new sections on renal replacement therapies in acute kidney injury, home dialysis, novel peritoneal dialysis fluids, and updated information on nocturnal dialysis, dialysis monitoring, encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis, and sleep disorders.

Who it's for

• Nephrologists seeking a concise reference for dialysis management.
• Dieticians involved in the nutritional care of dialysis patients.
• Pharmacists needing guidance on drug dosing for patients with kidney failure.
• Nurses providing direct care to patients undergoing hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
• Surgeons managing complications related to dialysis.
• Renal trainees and students learning about dialysis principles and practices.

Key features

• Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of dialysis.
• Updated fourth edition with new sections on renal replacement therapies.
• Includes chapters on nursing care for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients.
• Detailed nutrition and drug prescribing information.
• Concise and easy-to-use format.
• Publisher: Oxford Academ.
• Publication year: 2016.
• 688 pages.
• Dimensions: 106x187 mm.
• ISBN: 9780199644766.