Chronic kidney disease is an urgent public health problem in the U.S., affecting 15% of all adults, and more than 740,000 have progressed to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), requiring life-sustaining renal replacement therapy (RRT). ESRD has devastating health, quality-of-life, and economic consequences, rendering most patients unable to maintain employment and costing Medicare $36 billion in 2017. Arguably, the most disadvantaged subgroup is the subset of patients that received no or minimal pre-ESRD nephrology care, which currently accounts for one third of the total ESRD population. This subgroup suffers increased morbidity and mortality, and has limited access to kidney transplantation, the optimal RRT. Despite this subgroup representing a large minority of the ESRD patient population, there has been no U.S.-based examination of their ESRD diagnosis experiences, coping styles and strategies, and RRT decision-making preferences. Therefore, we conducted a study that compared the ESRD diagnosis experiences, coping styles and strategies, and RRT decision-making preferences among patients with varying amounts of pre-ESRD nephrology care. We also assessed nephrologists' current practices and perspectives on the manner and timing of RRT education for patients with varying amounts of pre-ESRD care. This mixed methods study provides a comprehensive understanding of the diagnosis experiences, coping styles and strategies, and RRT decision-making preferences of patients facing sudden and unexpected ESRD diagnosis. The study contributes important knowledge about this subgroup of patients that can influence and improve health care delivery. The results of this research will inform future intervention-based investigations to improve care for patients with minimal or no pre-ESRD nephrology care.

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy provides concise, evidence-based, bedside guidance for the management of critically ill patients with acute renal failure, offering quick reference answers to clinicians' questions about treatments and situations encountered in daily practice.

ARF induced by traumatic rhabdomyolysis and crush syndrome is a well-known complication occurring in the wake of natural or manmade disasters. As a matter of fact, it is the second most frequent cause of death, following the direct traumatic impact. Early recognition of the crush syndrome and rapid initiation of fluid replacement is essential as this can dramatically reduce the incidence of ARF. After the Marmara earthquake of 1999, the Turkish Society of Nephrology, in collaboration with the Renal Disaster Relief Task Force of the International Society of Nephrology, prepared special questionnaires to obtain patient data and follow-up information to analyze the extent of the nephrological problems. This book is based on the 639 cases consequently documented, constituting an unprecedented collection of first-hand experience on crush syndrome-related ARF following earthquakes. In addition to the data / analysis gained from the Marmara earthquake, each chapter also summarizes classical information on crush syndrome. In every major natural catastrophe, a rapid, appropriate and effective international response is essential to minimize losses and be able to adequately treat victims. This can be achieved only by rational planning and the establishment of an infrastructure composed of trained personnel, equipment, supplies and transportation that can be mobilized at a few hours' notice is essential. This book has been written with the intent to make use of the experiences made after the Marmara earthquake to save more lives in similar future disasters.

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Get complete dialysis coverage and an excellent review for the certification exam! Review of Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel, 10th Edition uses a concise Q&A format to cover the principles, diseases, and problems of dialysis treatment for kidney failure. A new chapter on case management of the patient with chronic kidney disease keeps you current with the latest in dialysis treatment and equipment. Dialysis expert Judy Kallenbach provides clear, easy-to-read guidelines that will apply to every member of the dialysis team, from technicians and nurses to social workers and patients. Comprehensive coverage provides the knowledge needed to care for dialysis patients and to prepare for the certification exam, with topics including a review of body fluids and electrolytes, infection control, transplantation, and key psychosocial aspects of dialysis treatment. Question-and-answer format makes learning easier and makes the book suitable for independent study. Multidisciplinary approach includes a chapter on the different roles in the hemodialysis team, describing how dialysis care is coordinated and what patients go through during their treatment. Easy-to-understand style introduces new terms and concepts without assuming prior knowledge of dialysis. Home Dialysis Therapies chapter describes the use of home dialysis treatment as a possible cost-cutting measure. Useful appendixes offer a quick reference to the sodium and potassium content of various foods, nephrology organizations and resources, a list of dialysis lab tests, a glossary, and more. Coverage of the entire lifespan helps you care for patients of different ages, with separate chapters on pediatric dialysis and end-stage renal disease in the elderly. 70 illustrations depict all aspects of dialysis treatment and care. NEW Case Management of the Chronic Kidney Disease Patient chapter is added. EXPANDED Patient Education Guidelines chapter adds coverage of motivational interviewing. EXPANDED Psychosocial Aspects of Dialysis Therapy chapter adds information on patient care. UPDATED content includes new guidelines and information on medication.

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