Review of Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnelis a practical, straightforward introduction to dialysis. It assumes no prior knowledge of patient care, nursing procedures, or dialysis principles on the part of the reader and is comprehensive without being overwhelming. This sixth edition retains its hallmark question and answer format. The content emphasizes the basics preparing the reader for more advanced discussions as they are introduced. Definitions along with the how and whyof principles and effects are provided to facilitate understanding and learning. The authors emphasize an interdisciplinary approach providing an overview of the dialysis technology involved and the relationship of dialysis to nursing, nutrition and medicine. * Presents information in a question and answer format to streamline the learning process. * Focuses on the roles of the multidisciplinary dialysis team, including the patient and the patient's family, to provide a comprehensive plan of care. * Defines terms and uses simplified language style to assist the patient, novice, and technician with the learning process. * Provides updated information to reflect current changes and technological advances in dialysis therapy. * Features new chapters on Diabetes, Pediatric Dialysis, Geriatric Considerations, and Computers and New technology. * Provides updated HCFA requirements and guidelines and DOQI guidelines to promote standards of nephrology care. * Offers new and expanded pharmacologic information to provide a current and readily understandable resource for the clinician and patient.
