Handbook of Home Hemodialysis
Get all the facts and build your expertise on the fast-growing practice of home hemodialysisThe use of home hemodialysis is becoming more popular every year. Home dialysis modalities not only provide more flexibility for patients, they are associated with numerous benefits, including improved cardiovascular parameters and better quality of life. Most dialysis resources tend to focus on in-center hemodialysis with little to no discussion of home hemodialysis. The Handbook of Home Hemodialysis aims to change that with focused, detailed coverage on the topic. ?This timely, one-of-a-kind resource offers everything you need to build your expertise on the subject. It?s also small enough to fit in your pocket and designed to provide accurate, easy-to-find answers on the fly. Clear drawings and illustrations clarify and highlight key information. ?The Handbook of Home Hemodialysis provides essential information on:The of history home hemodialysisVascular accessPatient recruitment and trainingPrescribing home hemodialysisWater handlingLaboratory parameters/monitoringEmerging benefitsCommon complicationsSpecial populationsRemote monitoringBuilding a home dialysis program, and more.
| Publication Language |
English |
|---|---|
| Publication Access Type |
Premium |
| Publisher |
McGraw Hill |
| Publication Year |
2021 |
| Publication Type |
Textbooks |
| ISBN/ISSN |
'978-1260458633 |
| Publication Category |
McGraw Hill Access Medicine |
| Publication Subject |
Medical |
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