Essentials of Percutaneous Dialysis Interventions


Book Description

As the dialysis population grows, an expert medical resource on the percutaneous creation and maintenance of vascular access is much needed. This book fulfills exactly that need, engaging interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional nephrologists, and the medical support personnel serving these patients. Providing a clear understanding of best techniques and practices, the authors present an unbiased discussion of patient preparation, procedures, and new devices and equipment. Logically organized and concluding with a compelling collection of 15 noteworthy cases, the book is the culminating work of leading experts in their specialties. The first truly practical reference dedicated to this topic, Essentials of Percutaneous Dialysis Interventions extends across multiple medical specialties to address a global health problem. Easy to use, reader-friendly, and portable, experienced practitioners and trainees alike will find this book to be of daily value.




Handbook of Dialysis


Book Description

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.




Dialysis Essential Increases Your Test Scores: This Book Is Designed For: Dialysis Technicians Nurses & Patients


Book Description

The core curriculum of this book is to educate new Technicians, Nurses, and patients the aspects of dialysis treatment the equipment and the devices you must understand. In addition, you must comprehend that the patient is the most vital aspect of your Job. If you understand the patient's experiences, you will be in position to communicate with your patients and able to answer their question as a well inform dialysis care giver and show your ability to understand the causes of symptoms and their complications. Here, in this book you will learn about healthy renal function as well as what can occur when the kidney no longer function properly. We explain the causes of kidney failure and the treatment options that are available. If you are a patient reading this book, you will understand the benefits of having a strong dialysis team on your side, you will have a team of dialysis care giver that will help you restore your quality of life as well as become a well inform patient in this subject matter. Who are the care givers that will help you? Your Doctor, Technicians, Nurses, Social worker and a Dietitian this team will help you and you will not be alone. Now educate yourself on how to stay healthy. New technicians will benefits by reading this book. You will understand what a dialysate is and hemodialysis delivery systems. In addition, you will learn the vital aspect of dialysis machine and equipment, monitoring parts are described and the importance of careful monitoring you are a guardian on your dialysis floor you play a very important role. Here you have almost 10 years of recent knowledge in your hand. Add that to the experience you may have had I am confident this book will increase your test score. Information and knowledge will help you make smart choices: Education is the key. . . Choose wisely.




Dialysis Access Management


Book Description

This updated volume covers the basic principles and practice of dialysis access management. To cover the latest trends and evidence from clinical trials, new chapters on the management of cephalic arch stenosis and swing zone stenosis, the role of drug eluting balloon in dialysis access interventions, the management of central vein stenosis, endovascular creation of AVF, and the management of steal syndrome have been included. Dialysis Access Management gives readers a step-by-step guide to endovascular interventions with special emphasis on the principles and rationale behind these approaches. This book is an essential text for residents, fellows, and physicians who are learning or practicing in dialysis, especially in the fields of nephrology, radiology, surgery, and vascular medicine.




What You Must Know About Dialysis


Book Description

Dialysis can be a life-saving technique for the individual whose kidneys are unable to remove toxic waste and excess water from the blood. But over time, the process can become both physically debilitating and psychologically difficult. To address these issues, kidney specialist Dr. Rich Snyder has written a complete guide to dialysis. This book not only provides answers to common questions about the process, but also offers practical advice and strategies, as well as complementary options that can help you deal successfully with the many aspects of your treatment plan. The book begins with an introduction to dialysis—what it is, how it works, and what types are available. It then goes on to discuss the importance of blood tests, common medications and their complications, and associated disorders. Crucial information is included on natural supplements, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and effective coping tactics. For most people, dialysis is an unplanned and uncharted journey. In this book, Dr. Snyder lights the path ahead by combining compassion with rock-solid information that can make a real difference in your health.




Principles and Practice of Dialysis


Book Description

This book is an evidence-based review of the practical challenges of dealing with patients receiving dialysis. The first section covers technical and procedural considerations such as choosing the hemodialysis membrane and choosing the best dialysis option. The second section covers clinical considerations such as infection and the treatment of specific renal disease complications. The book includes numerous illustrations and tables and drug charts for dialysis patients. This edition's current outcomes chapter has been expanded to include patient depression and improving quality of care. New chapters cover dialysis in the ICU, valvular heart disease, and pre-emptive renal transplantation.




Hemodialysis Access


Book Description

This comprehensive reference on the fundamentals of hemodialysis access creation and advanced management for maintenance is designed to meet the needs of all surgeons and physicians responsible for the treatment and care of patients undergoing dialysis. The book opens by discussing every aspect of dialysis access planning, including selection of the right access for the individual patient and access strategies. Hemodialysis access techniques, from the most basic to the most complex and unconventional, are then described step by step, and guidance is provided on follow-up. Detailed attention is also devoted to the challenging management of specific complications of dialysis access surgery, including failing hemodialysis access. The book includes a wealth of informative, high-quality images and illustrations, and the authors are prominent vascular surgeons, transplant surgeons, general surgeons, nephrologists, and interventional radiologists from across the United States.




Pediatric Dialysis


Book Description

The provision of optimal dialysis therapy to children requires a thorough understanding of the multi-disciplinary manner in which the pediatric patient is affected by renal insufficiency. Knowledge of the technical aspects of peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy must be complemented by attention to issues such as anemia, renal osteodystrophy, hypertension, growth, cognitive development, nutrition, nursing care and the psychosocial adaptation of the child and family to chronic disease. The inaugural edition of Pediatric Dialysis provides a comprehensive review of these and other related topics with a singular emphasis on the unique aspects of their application to children. With authoritative, clinically relevant, well-referenced chapters written by a host of recognized international experts who emphasize key aspects of contemporary management, Pediatric Dialysis has been designed to serve as a primary resource to all clinicians involved in the care of the pediatric dialysis patient.




Henrich's Principles and Practice of Dialysis


Book Description

Improve your patients’ quality of life with evidence-based, practical guidance on every aspect of today’s dialysis. For more than 20 years, Henrich’s Principles and Practice of Dialysis has been the go-to resource for comprehensive, accessible information on the challenges of managing the wide variety of patients who receive dialysis. This Fifth Edition brings you fully up to date with new chapters, a new eBook edition, two new editors and new contributors who offer practical experience and a fresh perspective. Clearly written and unique in scope, it helps you meet the growing demand for this procedure by providing a solid foundation in both basic science and clinical application.




Buttonhole Cannulation


Book Description

The buttonhole method for the cannulation of the arteriovenous fistula was discovered more than 40 years ago and was soon adopted on a wide scale due to its obvious benefits of decreased puncture pain and extension of the life of the arteriovenous fistula. Following reports of complications such as a higher incidence of access-related infections, the method has lately been the subject of intense scrutiny; recent research has focused on the mechanisms of buttonhole access-related infections and newer techniques that may have bearing on the future use of the buttonhole method. This book presents an easily accessible overview of information relevant to the subject, including history, benefits and the latest research results related to the buttonhole cannulation method. It aims to rekindle an awareness of the advantages of this method and to encourage a critical analysis of possible techniques to overcome current barriers that prevent a wider spread of the technique.