Manual of Clinical Dialysis

Kidney dialysis is a procedure that is a substitute for many of the normal functions of the kidneys. Dialysisallows people with kidney failure (renal failure) a chance to live productive lives. When kidney functiondecreases to a critical level or complications arise, a person may need to start dialysis.There are two maintypes of dialysis, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis: (1) Hemodialysis uses a machine and a filter toremove waste products and water from the blood, (2) Peritoneal dialysis uses a fluid (dialysate) that isplaced into the patient's abdominal cavity to remove waste products and fluid from the body. This bookis a clear and comprehensive guide to all aspects of dialysis, from preparing patients for dialysis, detailsof both haemo and peritoneal dialysis, to continuous haemofiltration techniques and complications ofend stage renal disease. The book is aimed primarily at trainee nephrologists and renal nurses, but willbe of relevance, use and interest to all other health care workers involved with patients with end stagerenal disease such as pharmacists, dieticians, intensivists, and keen medical students.

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