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Written and edited by more than 120 authorities in the field, this handbook gives you access to in-depth, expert problem-solving assistance for the care of both adult and pediatric dialysis patients.

This course is designed for experienced renal nurses and practitioners. It is written at the clinical application and analysis level for registered nurses who perform detailed physical assessments, interpret lab results, and intervene to provide quality, safe patient care. Many of the sections of this resource manual have been written by practicing physicians who share a wealth of knowledge about renal physiology along with prescriptive standards to improve patient outcomes.

Table of Contents:

Vascular Access for Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Access Devices, Mechanical Aspects of Dialysis, Dialyzers, Improving Outcomes in Dialysis Patients, Complications During Hemodialysis, Reuse of Hemodialyzers, Alternative Hemodialytic Techniques, Peritoneal Dialysis: Clinical Practice, Peritoneal Dialysis: Infectious Complications, Peritoneal Dialysis: Noninfectious Complications, Peritoneal Dialysis: Intra-abdominal Pressure-Related Complications, Acid-Base Homeostasis, Nutritional Management of Dialysis Patients, Gastrointestinal Disease, The HIV-Infected Patient, Anemia and Epoetin Use, Cardiovascular Disease, Metabolic Abnormalities, Neurologic Aspects of Uremia, Uremic Osteodystrophy, Dialysis Amyloidosis, Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Drug Use in Uremia, Rehabilitation and Psychosocial Issues, Pediatric Dialysis, Surgery, The Pregnant Patient, and Overdose.

Handbook of Dialysis Therapy consists of two sections: each section is worth 35 contact hours (a total of 70 contact hours when you've completed both sections).