Replacement of renal function by dialysis.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hörl, Walter H.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hemodialysis.

Renal Dialysis--adverse effects.

Renal Dialysis--methods.

Renal Insufficiency--physiopathology.

Renal Insufficiency--therapy.

Kidneys, Artificial.

Medical Subjects:

Renal Dialysis--adverse effects.

Renal Dialysis--methods.

Renal Insufficiency--physiopathology.

Renal Insufficiency--therapy.

Kidneys, Artificial.

Physical Description:

xxi, 1606 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

Edition:

Fifth edition / [edited by Walter H. Hörl ... [and others].

Other Title:

At head of title: Drukker, Parsons and Maher

Place of Publication:

Norwell, MA ; Dordrecht : Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2004.

Summary:

The leading textbook on the subject. A completely rewritten and up-to-date fifth edition, based upon the highly respected fourth edition, edited by C. Jacobs, C.M. Kjellstrand, K.M. Koch and J.F. Winchester. Considered the global resource for dialysis specialists, dialysis manufacturers and scientists for over two decades, this authoritative, highly acclaimed major reference work has been completely rewritten and revised in a much-awaited 5th edition. All previous chapters have been updated to include the very latest advancements and understandings in this critical and complex field. New sections include those on computerization of dialysis records, online monitoring and biofeedback, patient sexual function, patient selection and integration, use of exercise in improving patient health, design of randomized trials, and more. This new edition is truly global in scope and features the contributions the top experts from around the world.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1402000839

OCLC:

52121467