Handbook of Peritoneal Dialysis: Second Edition

Steven Guest M.D.

This book is a guide to the clinical practice of Peritoneal Dialysis. Chapters provide the core curriculum for expertise in PD therapy and address relevant clinical challenges faced by caregivers. Contained in this Handbook:

Peritoneal Membrane Physiology,

PET, Modified PET, DATT,

Acute and Chronic PD Prescription,

Catheters and Placement Techniques,

PD Solutions,

Infectious and Non-infectious Complications,

Fluid Management in PD,

PD in the Diabetic and Morbidly Obese Patient,

Nutritional and Metabolic Issues in PD,

Survival in the PD Population,

Setting Up a PD Program / Infrastructure.