Essentials of Percutaneous Dialysis Interventions [electronic resource] /
Rajan, Dheeraj.editor.
As the dialysis population grows, an expert medical resource on the percutaneous creation and maintenance of vascular access is much needed.  This book fulfills exactly that need, engaging interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional nephrologists, and the medical support personnel serving these patients.  Providing a clear understanding of best techniques and practices, the authors present an unbiased discussion of patient preparation, procedures, and new devices and equipment.  Logically organized and concluding with a compelling collection of 15 noteworthy cases, the book is the culminating work of leading experts in their specialties.   The first truly practical reference dedicated to this topic, Essentials of Percutaneous Dialysis Interventions extends across multiple medical specialties to address a global health problem.  Easy to use, reader-friendly, and portable, experienced practitioners and trainees alike will find this book to be of daily value.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Fistula First, K/DOQI and Documentation -- The Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Pattern Study (DOPPS): Lessons for Interventionalists -- Controversies in Vascular Access Monitoring and Surveillance -- Clinical Relevance of Vascular Access Monitoring and Surveillance.- Molecular Mechanisms of Hemodialysis Graft Failure -- The Vascular Access Coordinator -- The Procedure Room, Equipment and Radiation Safety -- Patient Considerations and Preparation -- Patient Monitoring, Sedation and Post Procedure Care -- Sterile Technique -- Contrast Agents -- Dialysis Catheters -- Dialysis Grafts versus Fistulas -- Commonality of Interventions in AV Accesses -- Interventions in Dialysis Grafts -- Interventions in Dialysis Fistulas -- The Immature or Failure to Mature Fistula -- Cephalic Arch Stenosis -- Central Venous Interventions -- Hemodialysis Access Interventions: An Asian Perspective -- Pediatric Hemodialysis Interventions -- Puncture Site Management -- No Remaining Venous Access -- Radiologic Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion and Troubleshooting -- Complications and possible solutions -- On Label, Off Label, Misconceptions and Devices that Don't Work -- Publications of Hemodialysis Interventions - What is Relevant? -- Interesting Cases.
As the dialysis population grows, an expert medical resource on the percutaneous creation and maintenance of vascular access is much needed.  This book fulfills exactly that need, engaging interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional nephrologists, and the medical support personnel serving these patients.  Providing a clear understanding of best techniques and practices, the authors present an unbiased discussion of patient preparation, procedures, and new devices and equipment.  Logically organized and concluding with a compelling collection of 15 noteworthy cases, the book is the culminating work of leading experts in their specialties.   The first truly practical reference dedicated to this topic, Essentials of Percutaneous Dialysis Interventions extends across multiple medical specialties to address a global health problem.  Easy to use, reader-friendly, and portable, experienced practitioners and trainees alike will find this book to be of daily value.
Interventional radiology .
Vascular surgery.
Nephrology.
Interventional Radiology.
Vascular Surgery.
Nephrology.