Replacement of renal function by dialysis.
Contributors: Hörl, Walter H.
Edition: 5th ed. / edited by Walter H. Horl ... [et al.].
Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers; Springer
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Dordrecht; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1667
Subjects: Hemodialysis; Renal Dialysis -- adverse effects; Renal Dialysis -- methods; Kidney Failure -- physiopathology; Kidney Failure -- therapy; Kidney, Artificial
Description: Considered the global resource for dialysis specialists, dialysis manufacturers and scientists for over two decades, this boos is arranged in sections on the pathophysiology of the uremic syndrome; principles and biophysics of dialysis; technology of dialysis and associated methods; quantification and prescription; complications; pharmacological considerations; special clinical situations; organ system and metabolic complications; and organization and results of chronic dialysis. The aim is to give understanding of the complexities of modern dialysis apparatus so that practitioners can make the best use of the technology.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.