HandBooks of Dialysis, 6th Edition (EPUB)

Overview

Handbook of Dialysis, 6th Edition, is a comprehensive resource delivering evidence-based and practical information on every aspect of dialysis training and therapy. This edition provides clinicians and dialysis providers with concise, up-to-date guidance on patient management, covering everything from preparation and procedures to surgery, complications, and side effects.

Edited and authored by renowned nephrology experts, the book addresses diagnostic workups, patient safety, and monitoring issues relevant to acute dialysis and hemodialysis. Its easy-to-use format—with numerous tables, diagrams, and charts—ensures quick access to essential content for healthcare professionals involved in dialysis care.

Key Topics Covered

This edition features expanded content on multiple dialysis modalities and patient management strategies, reflecting the latest technological and clinical advances.

• Peritoneal dialysis, acute dialysis, hemodiafiltration, and home and intensive dialysis
• Blood-based therapies and the physiology of peritoneal dialysis
• Management of diabetes, hypertension, anemia, infections, nutrition, and mineral bone disorder
• Incremental dialysis and new technological methods of volume control
• Patient-reported outcomes and experience measures in dialysis
• Recent advances including high convective volume therapy, new antibiotics targeting catheter infections, hemoperfusion, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
• Emphasis on removal of high molecular weight and protein-bound uremic toxins

The book’s new four-color design enhances navigation, making essential clinical information visually accessible and easy to reference quickly in practice.

Who This Book Is For

This handbook is an indispensable tool for a wide range of healthcare professionals involved in dialysis care. It supports both newcomers and experienced clinicians by providing practical, evidence-based guidance for effective patient management.

• Nephrologists and dialysis specialists
• Dialysis nurses and technicians
• Medical trainees and fellows in nephrology
• Advanced practice providers and allied health professionals in renal care
• Researchers and educators in nephrology and dialysis therapy

With its comprehensive coverage and user-friendly format, the handbook serves as a trusted reference for improving patient outcomes and advancing clinical practice.

Why Add This Book To Your Library

The Handbook of Dialysis, 6th Edition, stands out as a definitive clinical guide that integrates the latest scientific developments with practical application. Its evidence-based approach ensures readers stay current with cutting-edge therapies and dialysis technology.

Whether used for daily clinical decision-making or as a reference for teaching and research, this handbook provides critical insights into patient management, safety, and novel treatment modalities. The incorporation of patient-reported outcomes and newer antimicrobial therapies highlights its commitment to holistic patient care.

Authors

This authoritative volume is edited and authored by leading experts in the field of nephrology and dialysis.

• Dr. John T. Daugirdas M.D.
• Peter G. Blake
• Todd S. Ing MB FRCP

Access & Format

This book is available in EPUB format, providing easy digital access and compatibility with various e-readers and platforms. It is published by LWW with a planned publication date of July 8, 2025.

The sixth North American edition is presented in English and offers a robust scientific foundation backed by updated references and readings throughout the text. The ISBN identifiers are 1975159438 (ISBN-10) and 978-1975159436 (ISBN-13).