This is the Pocket Format from the original large size publication. Basic handbook to help nurses and technicians in the dialysis field. It contains functions of the kidney, access for hemodialysis, blood chemistries, signs and symptoms, potential problems in hemodialysis, secondary problems of renal failure, diagnostic studies, dialysates and dialyzers, hemodialysis equipment, water systems, history, dialysis definitions and acronyms, and other useful information. Excellent resource for the new dialysis nurse or technician. Helpful to have for review.Written by Oscar Cairoli with over 37 years of clinical and management experience in this very technical field.

The revised, updated Fourth Edition of this popular handbook provides practical, accessible information on all aspects of dialysis, with emphasis on day-to-day management of patients. Chapters provide complete coverage of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, special problems in dialysis patients, and problems pertaining to various organ systems. This edition reflects the latest guidelines of the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) on hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis adequacy and on nutrition. New chapters cover chronic kidney disease management in predialysis patients, frequent daily or nocturnal hemodialysis, and hemodiafiltration. Chapters on venous and arteriovenous access have been completely revised. Each chapter provides references to relevant Web sites.

The Core Curriculum covers physiology, chemistry, psychology of renal failure, life on dialysis, and technology including water treatment, safe cannulation, and equipment. It helps teach new dialysis technicians and nurses to be capable and compassionate care providers who understand what to do¿and why.

This handbook covers all aspects of dialysis treatment and the care of patients with renal failure in a clear, compact but detailed format.

***Includes Practice Test Questions*** Certified Dialysis Nurse Exam Secrets helps you ace the Certified Dialysis Nurse Exam without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive Certified Dialysis Nurse Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research reveals specific weaknesses that you can exploit to increase your exam score more than you've ever imagined. Certified Dialysis Nurse Exam Secrets includes: The 5 Secret Keys to CDN Exam Success: Time is Your Greatest Enemy, Guessing is Not Guesswork, Practice Smarter, Not Harder, Prepare, Don't Procrastinate, Test Yourself; A comprehensive General Strategy review including: Make Predictions, Answer the Question, Benchmark, Valid Information, Avoid Fact Traps, Milk the Question, The Trap of Familiarity, Eliminate Answers, Tough Questions, Brainstorm, Read Carefully, Face Value, Prefixes, Hedge Phrases, Switchback Words, New Information, Time Management, Contextual Clues, Don't Panic, Pace Yourself, Answer Selection, Check Your Work, Beware of Directly Quoted Answers, Slang, Extreme Statements, Answer Choice Families; A comprehensive Content review including: Peritubular Capillaries, Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerular Filtration Rate, Diabetic Nephropathy, Nephrotic Syndrome, Tubular Necrosis, Metastatic Calcification, Calciphylaxis, Dialysis Amyloidosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Metabolic Acidosis, Hyperkalemia, Hematocrit, Blood Urea Nitrogen, Hyperparathyroidism, Thomas Graham, Sieving Coefficient, Transmembrane Pressure, Thermoplastics, Bicarbonate Dialysate, Calibration Process, Safe Drinking Water Act, Renalin, Formaldehyde, Arteriovenous Fistula, Topical Antiseptics, Black Blood Syndrome, Lifesite Hemodialysis Access System, Hypotension, Hypotensive Episodes, Dialysate Leakage, Peritoneal Dialysis, High Transporters, and much more...

A comprehensive reference covering all aspects of the clinical management of adult and child dialysis patients. This edition includes seven new chapters including one on EPO use in dialysis patients and one on the HIV positive patient.