Product Description

The best reference on end-stage renal disease! This authoritative resource has been thoroughly revised for physicians caring for the rapidly growing population of renal patients, in an expanding number of dialysis centers. Written by world-class experts, it provides coverage of essential new techniques in peritoneal dialysis, home dialysis, pediatric dialysis, and more.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #701353 in Books
• Published on: 2005-02-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1024 pages

From the Back Cover
Key Benefit: This book stresses basic pathophysiology and mechanical principles. It presents all aspects of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis in the context of clinical approaches to patient management. Key Topics: Featured in this new edition are equipment, methods, complications, nutrition, drug usage, and special considerations for adults and children. Market: Medical students, residents, internists.

About the Author
Allen R. Nissenson, MD, University of California, Los Angeles, CA

Richard N. Fine, MD, State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY

Drs. Nissenson and Fine are known internationally for their work in dialysis and have pioneered a number of technical and clinical advances. Dr. Fine invented the first machine capable of providing hemodialysis to children.