Review of Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis by Judith Kallenbach

Description: About this productProduct InformationKeeping you current with the latest in dialysis treatment and equipment, Review of Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel, 8th Edition provides a practical introduction to dialysis and an excellent review for the certification exam. It assumes no prior knowledge of patient care, nursing procedures, or dialysis principles, using a question-and-answer format to discuss the basic principles, basic diseases, and basic problems found in the treatment of kidney patients by dialysis. Dialysis expert Judy Kallenbach writes in a clear, easy-to-read style, explaining topics such as the chemistry of body fluid and electrolytes, renal failure, nutrition, infection control, and the important psychosocial aspects of dialysis treatment.Product IdentifiersPublisherElsevier-Health Sciences DivisionISBN-100323077021ISBN-139780323077026eBay Product ID (ePID)99621385Product Key FeaturesAuthorJudith Z. KallenbachPublication NameReview of Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis PersonnelFormatTrade PaperbackLanguageEnglishPublication Year2011TypeTextbookNumber of Pages432 PagesDimensionsItem Length9in.Item Width6in.Additional Product FeaturesLc Classification NumberRc901.7.H45g87 2012Edition Number8Table of Content1. The Dialysis Team 2. History of Dialysis NEW! 3. Clinical Manifestations of Renal Failure 4. Renal Physiology and the Pathophysiology of Renal Failure 5. Basic Chemistry of Body Fluids and Electrolytes 6. Principles of Hemodialysis 7. Water Treatment 8. Dialyzers, Dialysate, and Delivery Systems 9. Dialyzer Preparation and Reprocessing 10. Psychosocial Aspects of Dialysis Therapy 11. Nutritional Management 12. Diabetes and Hemodialysis 13. Laboratory Data -- Analysis and Interpretation 14. Medications and Dialysis 15. Anticoagulation and Heparin Administration 16. Access to the Bloodstream 17. Infection Control and Universal Precautions 18. The Hemodialysis Treatment 19. Acute Renal Failure and Home Dialysis Therapies 20 Transplantation 21. Peritoneal Dialysis and Other Dialysis Therapies 22. Pediatric Hemodialysis 23. Chronic Kidney Disease in the Elderly 24. Management of Quality in Dialysis Care 25. Math Calculations NEW! 26. Test Taking Guidelines NEW! References and Recommended Readings Nephrology Organizations and Resources Appendixes A. SI Units Conversion Factors for Clinical Chemistry Values Used in Hemodialysis B. Conversion Table: Pounds to Kilograms of Body Weight C. Sodium and Potassium Content of Selected Foods Glossary IndexCopyright Date2012Target AudienceScholarly & ProfessionalTopicNursing / Référence, Nephrology, HematologyLccn2011-001145Dewey Decimal617.4/61059Dewey Edition23IllustratedYesGenreMedical

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