Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-271) and index.

The Hemodialysis Team -- THistory of Dialysis -- TBasic Chemistry of Body Fluids and Electrolytes -- TKidney Physiology and the Pathology of Kidney Failure -- TClinical Manifestations of Chronic Kidney Disease -- TDialyzers, Dialysate, and Delivery Systems -- TPrinciples of Hemodialysis -- TWater Treatment -- TDialyzer Preparation and Reprocessing -- TInfection Control -- TAnticoagulation and Heparin Administration -- TAccess to the Bloodstream -- TPatient and Machine Monitoring and Assessment -- TNutrition Management -- TLaboratory Data: Analysis and Interpretation -- TDiabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease -- TMedication Problems and Dialysis -- TAcute Kidney Injury and Dialysis -- TPeritoneal Dialysis and Home Dialysis Therapies -- TTransplantation -- TPediatric Dialysis -- TChronic Kidney Disease in the Elderly -- TCase Management of the Chronic Kidney Disease Patient NEW! -- TPsychosocial Aspects of Dialysis Therapy -- TPatient Education Guidelines -- TManagement of Quality in Dialysis Care -- TOn Being a Preceptor -- TBasic Math Calculations -- Test-Taking Guidelines