Pediatric dialysis

Since the inaugural publication of Pediatric Dialysis in 2004, a wide range of advances have taken place in dialysis-related care, leading to a wealth of new knowledge in the field. Pediatric Dialysis, Second Edition brings this knowledge together to provide the most comprehensive source of state-of-the-art information on the dialysis of infants, children and adolescents. With new chapters, updated chapters and references, and contemporary, unique perspectives from authors who are leaders in the global pediatric nephrology community, Pediatric Dialysis, Second Edition is, once again, an authoritative reference that will facilitate best practices in both acute and chronic dialysis. Experienced clinicians and trainees alike will find Pediatric Dialysis, Second Edition not only another valuable contribution to the literature but an indispensable guide to managing their pediatric patients on dialysis.

Machine derived contents note: 1. Notes on the History of Dialysis Therapy in Children -- 2. The Biology of Dialysis -- 3. The Demographics of Dialysis in Children -- 4. Organization and Management of a Pediatric Dialysis Program -- 5. Pediatric Dialysis in Developing Countries -- 6. The Decision to Initiate Dialysis in a Pediatric Patient -- 7. Initiation of Maintenance Renal Replacement Therapy in Infants -- 8. Urologic Issues in Pediatric Dialysis Patients -- 9. Conservation of Residual Renal Function in Children Reaching End-Stage Renal Disease -- 10. Peritoneal Access in Children Receiving Dialysis -- 11. Technical Aspects and Prescription of Peritoneal Dialysis in Children -- 12. Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions -- 13. Peritoneal Dialysis During Infancy -- 14. Peritonitis and Exit-Site Infections in Children Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis -- 15. Non-Infectious Complications of Peritoneal Dialysis in Children -- 16. Hemodialysis Vascular Access in Children -- 17. Technical Aspects of Hemodialysis in Children -- 18. Prescribing and Monitoring Hemodialysis for Pediatric Patients -- 19. Maintenance Hemodialysis During Infancy -- 20. Intensified Hemodialysis in Children -- 21. Common…