The Oxford Handbook of Dialysis: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Authored by Jeremy Levy, Edwina Brown, and Anastasia Lawrence, this fourth edition of the Oxford Handbook of Dialysis is a thoroughly updated and exhaustive resource for all aspects of dialysis, patient management, and complications of end-stage kidney disease.

Comprehensive Coverage of Dialysis Techniques and Patient Management

This handbook covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Haemodialysis techniques and haemodiafiltration
• Medical, nursing, and psychosocial aspects of managing patients with end-stage kidney failure
• Palliative care, drug dosing, and end-of-life care
• Complications of chronic kidney disease

A Practical Resource for All Healthcare Professionals

Aimed at all healthcare professionals dealing with dialysis patients, from nephrologists to dieticians, pharmacists, nurses, and surgeons, this handbook provides practical guidance and management strategies in a compact and easy-to-use format.

New Sections and Updates in the Fourth Edition

This updated edition includes new sections on:

• Renal replacement therapies in acute kidney injury
• Home dialysis and new peritoneal dialysis fluids
• New drugs, including new epoietins and phosphate binders
• Updated sections on nocturnal dialysis, dialysis monitoring, encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis, sleep disorders, and more

A Valuable Resource for Every Renal Unit and Healthcare Professional

This handbook is designed to be easy to read, practical, and focused, with individual topics covered on one or two pages. It should be a staple in every renal unit, dialysis centre, renal ward, and close to hand for every nephrologist, renal trainee, or renal nurse.

ISBN-13: 9780191059278 | Publisher: OUP Oxford | Publication date: 12/28/2015 | Series: Oxford Medical Handbooks