Essentials of Dialysis

This book covers all aspects of dialysis, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and other extracorporeal therapies. It explains applied anatomy, physiology, and theoretical aspects of dialysis in question-and-answer format. It also deals with practical and clinical aspects involved in the day-to-day care of dialysis patients.

The book is divided into small chapters which provide a comprehensive systematic approach to various aspects of dialysis. This book guides nephrology trainees and dialysis technology students to understand various aspects of dialysis, from the basics to the advanced areas.

This book covers all areas of dialysis that a nephrology trainee and renal dialysis technology student is expected to know. The question-and-answer format will help the student to prepare for the questions, which are helpful to pass in theory, practical, or viva exams.

• Provides easy to understand question and answer format
• Covers basics and advanced topics related to dialysis
• Includes special chapter on history of dialysis

CONTENTS

Front Matter

Hemodialysis

Peritoneal Dialysis

Special Topics