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The leading textbook on the subject. A completely rewritten and up-to-date Fourth Edition, formerly edited by W. Drukker, F. M. Parsons and J. F. Maher.

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Author:   C. Jacobs ,  J.F. Winchester ,  C. M. Kjellstrand ,  Karl-Martin Koch
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   4th ed. 1996
Weight:   3.750kg
ISBN:  

9780792336105

ISBN 10:   0792336100
Pages:   1536
Publication Date:   30 June 1996
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Pathophysiology of the Uremic Syndrome. Principles and Biophysics of Dialysis.- The Uraemic Syndrome.- Principles and Biophysics of Dialysis.- Membranes for Hemodialysis.- Biophysics of Ultrafiltration and Hemofiltration.- Peritoneal Anatomy and Physiology During Peritoneal Dialysis.- Biocompatibility — Principles.- Technologe of Dialysis and Associated Methods.- Haemodialysers and Associated Devices.- Water Treatment for Contemporary Hemodialysis.- Hemodialysis Fluid Composition.- Hemodialysis Access Part A — Temporary.- Hemodialysis Access Part B — Permanent.- Malfunctioning Hemodialysis Access: Diagnosis and Percutaneous Treatment.- Thrombogenesis and Anticoagulation in Patients Undergoing Chronic Hemodialysis.- Hemodialysis Machines and Monitors.- Ultrafiltration/Hemofiltration Practice.- Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration and Related Therapies.- Pros and Cons of Short, High Efficiency, and High Flux Dialysis.- Dialyzer Reuse — Techniques And Controversy.- Extracorporeal Blood Purification Techniques: Plasmapheresis and Hemoperfusion.- Peritoneal Dialysis Access/Placement/Connectors.- Solutions for Peritoneal Dialysis.- Automated Peritoneal Dialysis.- Continuous Peritoneal Dialysis.- Quantification and Prescription of Dialysis.- Indications For, Long Term Results and Limitations of Peritoneal Dialysis.- Quantification And Prescription General Principles.- Complications of Dialysis.- Peritoneal Infections, Hernias and Related Complications.- Acute Complications of Hemodialysis and their Prevention and Treatment.- Replacement of Renal Function by Dialysis.- Biocompatibility — Clinical Aspects.- Pharmacological Considerations.- Drug Dosage in Dialysis Patients.- Special Clinical Situations.- Acute Renal Failure.- Renal Replacement Therapy in Children.-Dialysis in the Elderly.- Pregnancies in Women on Renal Replacement Therapy.- The Dialysis Patient and Transplantation.- Dialytic Management of Diabetic Uremic Patients.- Dialysis in Special Clinical Situations: Anesthesia.- Organ System and Metabolic Complications in Chronic Dialysis.- Blood Pressure Control in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients.- Organ and Metabolic Complications: Cardiac.- Organ and Metabolic Complications: Lipids/Atherosclerosis.- Organ and Metabolic Complications: Acid-Base.- Pulmonary Aspects of Dialysis Patients.- Gastrointestinal Complications in Dialysis Patients.- Hematological Problems of Renal Failure.- Organ and Metabolic Complications: Bleeding Disorders in Renal Failure.- Immunological and Chronic Inflammatory Abnormalities in End Stage Renal Disease.- Host Defenses and Infectious Complications in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients.- Viral Infections in Dialysis Patients Part A: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Dialysis Patients.- Viral Infections in Dialysis Patients Part B: Dialysis Associated Hepatitis.- Renal Osteodystrophy.- Organ and Metabolic Complications — Abnormal Endocrine Function in Chronic Renal Failure.- Neurological Aspects of Dialysis Patients.- Organ and Metabolic Complications: Trace Elements.- Malnutrition and Dialysis.- Organ and Metabolic Complications: ?2-Microglobulin Amyloidosis.- Organization and Results of Chronic Dialysis.- Options in Renal Replacement Therapy.- A: Hemodialysis-Clinical Management and Follow Up.- B: Clinical Management and Follow up of PD Patients.- Home Hemodialysis and Satellite Hemodialysis.- Long-Term Survival in Dialysis Patients: A Demographic Overview.- A: The Work of The Registries for Renal Disease and Renal Failure: A Critical Review.- B: Outcomes With ESRD Therapy: A CriticalOverview from The United States.- C: Registry Report of Dialysis Therapy in Japan.- D: Structure and Outcome Measurements — EDTA-ERA Registry.- E: Outcomes — Critical Overview: Australian Registry.- F: Renal Replacement Therapy in Canada 1981–1992.- Assessing the Progression of Renal Disease.- Dialysis in Developing Countries.- Planning of Dialysis for Disasters.- A: Psychiatric Aspects of the Dialysis Patient.- B: Quality of Life of the Dialysis Patient.- Stopping Dialysis Practice and Cultural, Religious and Legal Aspects.

Reviews

... about previous editions ... `The standard reference book for the artificial kidney world.' JAMA `The aim of the authors - to produce a standard text for nephrologists and those with an interest in today's treatment of renal failure - is fully achieved.' Urological Research `A superb book ... the detail and depth of discussions are unequalled in any current nephrology text.' Mayo Clinic Proceedings

... about previous editions ... 'The standard reference book for the artificial kidney world.' JAMA 'The aim of the authors - to produce a standard text for nephrologists and those with an interest in today's treatment of renal failure - is fully achieved.' Urological Research 'A superb book ... the detail and depth of discussions are unequalled in any current nephrology text.' Mayo Clinic Proceedings

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