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We decided to offer this book after a conversation with a nurse who teaches dialysis classes all over the US. She recommended it, saying that it’s found in every dialysis unit in the country, and is one of the books nurses refer to when they have questions. This is, however, a very high level book, written by physicians. This course will offer a wealth of information for nurses (experienced or inexperienced) working in the dialysis setting. It will help them understand the rationale behind physician orders.

The handbook provides 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. New:

• 2006 National Kidney Foundation’s KDOQI guidelines concerning hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis adequacy, vascular access, and nutrition, plus the latest KDOQI chronic kidney disease and bone disease guidelines.
• How to set up frequent daily or nocturnal hemodialysis, and hemodiafiltration.
• Completely revised and expanded chapters on vascular access, with emphasis on AV fistula creation.