Overview

The provision of optimal dialysis therapy to children requires a thorough understanding of the multi-disciplinary manner in which the pediatric patient is affected by renal insufficiency. Knowledge of the technical aspects of peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy must be complemented by attention to issues such as anemia, renal osteodystrophy, hypertension, growth, cognitive development, nutrition, nursing care and the psychosocial adaptation of the child and family to chronic disease. The inaugural edition of Pediatric Dialysis provides a comprehensive review of these and other related topics with a singular emphasis on the unique aspects of their application to children. With authoritative, clinically relevant, well-referenced chapters written by a host of recognized international experts who emphasize key aspects of contemporary management, Pediatric Dialysis has been designed to serve as a primary resource to all clinicians involved in the care of the pediatric dialysis patient.

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Author:   Bradley A. Warady ,  Franz S. Schaefer ,  Richard N. Fine ,  Steven R. Alexander
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.027kg
ISBN:  

9789401037709

ISBN 10:   9401037701
Pages:   663
Publication Date:   14 October 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1 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 Vascular access.- 6 Peritoneal dialysis access in children.- 7 Technical aspects of the hemodialysis procedure.- 8 Technical aspects of the peritoneal dialysis procedure.- 9 Prescribing and monitoring hemodialysis.- 10 Peritoneal dialysis and prescription monitoring.- 11 Initiation of maintenance renal replacement therapy in infancy.- 12 The decision to initiate dialysis in children and adolescents.- 13 Maintenance hemodialysis during infancy.- 14 Maintenance peritoneal dialysis during infancy.- 15 Achieving nutritional goals for children on dialysis.- 16 Supplemental tube feeding.- 17 Growth disturbance in chronic renal failure: Etiology and treatment.- 18 Treatment of renal bone disease.- 19 Management of renal anemia.- 20 Blood pressure management in the dialysis patient.- 21 Cardiovascular considerations of pediatric ESRD.- 22 Immune function of children on dialysis.- 23 Immunizations.- 24 Peritonitis.- 25 Non-infectious complications of peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis.- 26 Neurological side effects of dialysis and cognitive development in children with end-stage renal disease.- 27 Psychosocial care and adherence to medical regimens.- 28 Assessing the quality of life of children on dialysis.- 29 Long-term outcome of peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis in pediatric patients.- 30 The ethics of withholding and withdrawing dialysis in children.- 31 Urological considerations in children with end-stage renal disease.- 32 Preparing the pediatric dialysis patient for transplantation.- 33 Principles of drug administration in children receiving renal replacement therapy.- 34 Continuousrenal replacement therapies for children with acute renal failure and metabolic disorders.- 35 Dialytic management of inborn errors of metabolism.- 36 Management of acute renal failure with hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.- 37 Dialysis and hemoperfusion for poisoning.- 38 Apheresis.

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From the reviews: The first edition of Pediatric Dialysis by Warady et al., provides an expansive, exceptionally well-referenced review of the existing literature and current opinions in pediatric nephrology. ... The 38 chapters of this text are uniformly well-referenced and well written. ... The book is well edited ... . The content is also well indexed, making the book easy to use ... . Pediatric Dialysis is an exceptional reference that consolidated information on pediatric nephrology, and holds an important place in the pediatric nephrology literature. (Jennifer E. Slickers and Maria E. Ferris, Pediatric Nephrology, Vol. 20 (5), 2005)

From the reviews: The first edition of Pediatric Dialysis by Warady et al., provides an expansive, exceptionally well-referenced review of the existing literature and current opinions in pediatric nephrology. ... The 38 chapters of this text are uniformly well-referenced and well written. ... The book is well edited ... . The content is also well indexed, making the book easy to use ... . Pediatric Dialysis is an exceptional reference that consolidated information on pediatric nephrology, and holds an important place in the pediatric nephrology literature. (Jennifer E. Slickers and Maria E. Ferris, Pediatric Nephrology, Vol. 20 (5), 2005)

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