• ISBN13: 9780824788711
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Medical, Nursing and Health Sciences
• Publisher: T&F
• Publisher Imprint: Mar Dekker
• Publication Date: February 16, 2000
• Pages: 892
• Original Price: GBP 161.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 1500 grams

About the Book Responding to the rising number of ESRD patients and the increasing importance of dialysis care and management, Complications of Dialysis provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary perspective on the latest therapy options-addressing complications that may arise from dialysis and utilizing the patient-, technique-, and relationship-oriented approaches to facilitate better treatment. <br>Investigates causality of economic stipulations contributing toward adverse outcomes <br>Outlines therapeutic modalities in North America, Europe, and developing countries <br>Clearly organized into procedure- and patient-related sections while offering a balanced combination of pathophysiology and applications, this practical resource integrates technical experience with clinical results. <br>Written by 80 international experts, Complications of Dialysis <br><li>discusses management and advice strategies for each complication <br></li><li>explores socioeconomic and environmental aspects and the interaction of public health with environmental and economic conditions <br></li><li>examines issues of vascular access, dialysate composition, water treatment, and the biocompatibility of membranes related to hemodialysis <br></li><li>investigates problems associated with peritoneal membrane failure <br></li><li>describes benefits and limitations of delivered dosages and anticoagulation in various therapies <br></li><li>analyzes the conjunctive effects of dialysis with cardiac and bone diseases, immune dysfunction, and pulmonary and hypertension illnesses <br></li><li>considers nutrition, endocrine, and sexual concerns for dialysis patients <br></li><li>addresses special issues concerning renal replacement therapy in the ICU, in children, and in patients with HIV <br></li><li>and more <br>With over 5000 literature references, tables, drawings, photographs, x-rays, and equations, Complications of Dialysis serves as an insightful reference for nephrologists, renal pathologists, hematologists, endocrinologists, cardiologists, critical care physicians, fellows, residents, and medical school students.</li>