From the Book - Tenth edition.
Basic chemistry of body fluids and electrolytes
Kidney physiology and the pathology of kidney failure
Clinical manifestations of chronic kidney disease
Dialyzers, dialysate, and delivery systems
Principles of hemodialysis
Dialyzer preparation and reprocessing
Anticoagulation and heparin administration
Access to the bloodstream
Patient and machine monitoring and assessment
Laboratory data: analysis and interpretation
Diabetes and chronic kidney disease
Medication problems and dialysis
Acute kidney injury and dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis and home dialysis therapies
Chronic kidney disease in the elderly
Case management of the chronic kidney disease patient
Psychosocial aspects of dialysis therapy
Patient education guidelines
Management of quality in dialysis care
Appendices. Nephrology organizations and resources
High-potassium foods to limit or avoid
High-sodium foods to limit or avoid
High-phosphorus foods to limit or avoid
Dialysis lab tests at a glance.
