Includes bibliographical reference and index.

1. Demographics of the End-Stage Renal Disease Patient -- 2. Uremic Toxicity -- 3. Initiation of Dialysis Therapy -- 4. Urea Kinetic Modeling for Guiding Hemodialysis Therapy in Adults -- 5. The Dialysis Prescription -- 6. Selecting a Dialyzer: Technical and Clinical Considerations -- 7. Water Treatment Equipment for In-Center Hemodialysis -- 8. Dialysate Composition -- 9. Safety Monitors in Hemodialysis -- 10. Methods of Hemodialysis Anticoagulation -- 11. Common Clinical Problems in Hemodialysis -- 12. Hemofiltration and Hemodiafiltration -- 13. Wearable and Implantable Renal Replacement Therapy -- 14. Home Preparation and Installation for Home Hemodialysis -- 15. Vascular Access -- 16. Cannulation of Arteriovenous Vascular Access: Science and Art -- 17. Central Venous Access for Hemodialysis -- 18. Noninfectious Complications From Vascular Access -- 19. Infectious Complications From Vascular Access -- 20. Determination of Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis and Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Prescriptions -- 21. Peritoneal Dialysis Cyclers and Other Mechanical Devices -- 22. Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions -- 23. Solute Management With Peritoneal Dialysis -- 24. Volume Management With Peritoneal Dialysis -- 25. Peritoneal Access Devices, Placement Techniques, and Maintenance -- 26. Peritoneal Catheter Exit Site and Tunnel Infections -- 27. Peritonitis in Peritoneal Dialysis -- 28. Abdominal Hernias With Peritoneal Dialysis -- 29. Dialysate Leaks with Peritoneal Dialysis -- 30. Hydrothorax and Peritoneal Dialysis -- 31. Abdominal Catastrophes, Peritoneal Eosinophilia, and Other Unusual Events in Peritoneal Dialysis -- 32. Metabolic Complications of Peritoneal Dialysis -- 33. Acid–Base Homeostasis in Dialysis -- 34. Nutritional Management of Hemodialysis Patients -- 35. Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition and Intraperitoneal Nutrition -- 36. Nutritional Management in Peritoneal Dialysis -- 37. Anemia and Its Treatment in Patients With End-Stage Kidney Disease -- 38. Resistance to Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agent (ESA) Treatment -- 39. Chronic Kidney Disease–Mineral and Bone Disorder -- 40. Phosphate Management in Patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease -- 41. Use of Vitamin D Sterols and Calcimimetics in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease -- 42. Parathyroidectomy -- 43. Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease -- 44. The Challenges of Blood Pressure Control in Hemodialysis Patients -- 45. Arrhythmias in Hemodialysis Patients -- 46. Management of Ischemic Heart Disease, Heart Failure, and Pericarditis in Patients Undergoing Long-Term Dialysis -- 47. Avoidance and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease in Dialysis -- 48. Management of Dyslipidemia in Long-Term Dialysis Patients -- 49. End-Stage Kidney Failure in the Diabetic Patient -- 50. Care of Elderly Dialysis and End-Stage Kidney Disease Patients -- 51. Liver Disease and Gastrointestinal Disorders in Dialysis Patients -- 52. Abnormalities of Thyroid Function in Chronic Dialysis Patients -- 53. Care of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Infected End-Stage Kidney Disease Patient -- 54. COVID-19 and Dialysis Patients -- 55. Psychosocial Issues in Patients Treated With Dialysis -- 56. Evaluation and Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction -- 57. Pregnancy in Dialysis Patients -- 58. Principles of Drug Usage in Dialysis Patients -- 59. Medication Management -- 60. Physical Activity, Function, and Exercise-Based Rehabilitation for People on Dialysis -- 61. Physical, Psychosocial, and Vocational Rehabilitation of Patients Undergoing Long-Term Dialysis -- 62. Preventive Care in End-Stage Renal Disease -- 63. Ethical Considerations in the Care of Dialysis Patients: The New Paradigm -- 64. Improving Outcomes for End-Stage Renal Disease Patients: Shifting the Quality Paradigm -- 65. Quality, Safety, Accountability, and Medical Director Responsibilities -- 66. Application of Telemedicine to Kidney Failure Patients -- 67. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies for Acute Kidney Injury -- 68. Anticoagulation for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy -- 69. Treatment of Poisoning with Extracorporeal Methods -- 70. Vascular Access and Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement in Children -- 71. Infant Hemodialysis -- 72. Urea Kinetic Modeling for Hemodialysis Prescription in Children -- 73. Alternate Hemodialysis Prescriptions in Children -- 74. Anticoagulation in Children Undergoing Hemodialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, or Apheresis Therapy -- 75. Prescribing Peritoneal Dialysis in Children -- 76. Nutritional Management of Children Undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis -- 77. Peritoneal Dialysis in Neonates and Infants -- 78. Dialysis for Inborn Errors of Metabolism -- 79. Neurocognitive Function in Pediatric Dialysis -- 80. Growth in Children With End-Stage Kidney Disease -- 81. Adequacy of Peritoneal Dialysis/Assessing Peritoneal Function in Pediatric Patients -- 82. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Pediatric Patients -- 83. Prevention and Treatment of Bone Disease in Pediatric Dialysis Patients -- 84. Management of Anemia in Children Undergoing Dialysis -- 85. Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Complications in Children Undergoing Dialysis -- 86. Infectious Complications in Children Undergoing Dialysis -- 87. Caring for the Teenager in an Adult Unit.

Edited and written by top experts and pioneers in dialysis, Handbook of Dialysis Therapy, 6th Edition, provides the entire dialysis team with a comprehensive overview of this growing field. It covers traditional and advanced procedures, what pitfalls to expect and how to overcome them, and how best to treat various patient populations—all with a practical approach that can be directly applied to patient care. This must-have resource has been updated with the latest cutting-edge technology, dialysis techniques, and complications related to various diseases for both pediatric and adult patients.