Handbook of Peritoneal Dialysis is a comprehensive guide to the clinical application of peritoneal dialysis therapy. Chapters provide a foundational understanding of PD therapy and address real-time clinical challenges faced by providers. Contained in this guide:
* Peritoneal Membrane Physiology *PET, Modified PET, DATT *Acute and chronic prescription *Catheters and placement techniques *PD solutions *Infectious and Non-infectious complications of PD *Fluid managment in PD *PD in the diabetic patient *PD in the morbidly obese patient *Nutritional and metabolic issues in PD *Survival in the PD population *Setting up a PD program / Infrastructure *PD in special situations *Key management strategies for successful PD