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Replacement of Renal Function by Dialysis

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Authors:
  1. Drukker
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  2. Parsons
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  3. Maher
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Editors:
  1. Walter H. Hörl

    1. Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine III, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

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  2. Karl M. Koch

    1. Division of Nephrology, Centre for Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Medizinische Hochschule, Hannover, Germany

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  3. Robert M. Lindsay

    1. Optimal Dialysis Research Unit, London Health Sciences Centre and The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada

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  4. Claudio Ronco

    1. Department of Nephrology, St. Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy

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  5. James F. Winchester

    1. RenalTech International, LLC, New York, USA

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Table of contents (71 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
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  2. Pathophysiology of the uremic syndrome

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Molecular genetic basis of uremia

      • M. Födinger, G. Sunder-Plassmann
      Pages 3-14

    3. Uremic toxicity

      • Raymond Camille Vanholder, Rita De Smet, Norbert Hendrik Lameire
      Pages 15-55

    4. The uremic syndrome and pathophysiology of chronic renal failure

      • Walter H. Hörl
      Pages 57-72

    5. Solute transport mechanisms in dialysis

      • Thomas Depner, Laurie Garred
      Pages 73-93

    6. Optimization of high-flux, hollow-fiber artificial kidneys

      • John K. Leypoldt, Claudio Ronco
      Pages 95-113

    7. Peritoneal anatomy and physiology during peritoneal dialysis

      • Raymond T. Krediet
      Pages 115-155

    8. The biology of hemodialysis

      • Sabine Schmaldienst, W. H. Hörl
      Pages 157-179

    9. Pathophysiology of acute renal failure

      • M. Bonello, R. Ratanarat, G. Salvatori, H. Oudemans Van-Straaten, R. Bellomo, C. Ronco
      Pages 181-199

  3. Technology of dialysis and associated methods

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 201-201
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    2. Vascular access for hemodialysis

      • Bernard Canaud, Simon Desmeules
      Pages 203-230

    3. Peritoneal access and its complications

      • Stephen R. Ash
      Pages 231-257

    4. Thrombogenesis and anticoagulation in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis

      • Joachim Böhler, Karl-Georg Fischer
      Pages 259-271

    5. Hemodialyzers and related devices

      • Nicholas A. Hoenich, Paolo M. Ghezzi, Claudio Ronco
      Pages 273-299

    6. Membranes for hemodialysis

      • Claudio Ronco, Paolo M. Ghezzi, Sudhir K. Bowry
      Pages 301-323

    7. Hemodialysis machines and monitors

      • Hans-Dietrich Polaschegg, Nathan W. Levin
      Pages 325-449

    8. Machines for automated peritoneal dialysis

      • Claudio Ronco, Mariano Feriani, Roberto Dell’Aquila
      Pages 451-467

    9. Machines for continuous renal replacement therapies

      • Claudio Ronco, Rinaldo Bellomo, Alessandra Brendolan
      Pages 469-490

    10. Water treatment for contemporary hemodialysis

      • Gianni Cappelli, Paola Inguaggiato
      Pages 491-503
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About this book

The leading textbook on the subject. A completely rewritten and up-to-date fifth edition, based upon the highly respected fourth edition, edited by C. Jacobs, C.M. Kjellstrand, K.M. Koch and J.F. Winchester.
Considered the global resource for dialysis specialists, dialysis manufacturers and scientists for over two decades, this authoritative, highly acclaimed major reference work has been completely rewritten and revised in a much-awaited 5th edition. All previous chapters have been updated to include the very latest advancements and understandings in this critical and complex field. New sections include those on computerization of dialysis records, online monitoring and biofeedback, patient sexual function, patient selection and integration, use of exercise in improving patient health, design of randomized trials, and more. This new edition is truly global in scope and features the contributions the top experts from around the world.

Reviews

`The standard reference book for the artificial kidney world.'
JAMA
`The aim of the authors - to produce a standard text for nephrologists and those with an interest in today's treatment of renal failure - is fully achieved.'
Urological Research
`A superb book ... the detail and depth of discussions are unequalled in any current nephrology text.'
Mayo Clinic Proceedings

Editors and Affiliations

  • Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine III, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

    Walter H. Hörl

  • Division of Nephrology, Centre for Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Medizinische Hochschule, Hannover, Germany

    Karl M. Koch

  • Optimal Dialysis Research Unit, London Health Sciences Centre and The University of Western Ontario, London, Canada

    Robert M. Lindsay

  • Department of Nephrology, St. Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy

    Claudio Ronco

  • RenalTech International, LLC, New York, USA

    James F. Winchester

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Replacement of Renal Function by Dialysis

  • Authors: Drukker, Parsons, Maher

  • Editors: Walter H. Hörl, Karl M. Koch, Robert M. Lindsay, Claudio Ronco, James F. Winchester

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-2275-3

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2004

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-015-7012-1Published: 23 August 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4020-2275-3Published: 05 June 2013

  • Edition Number: 5

  • Number of Pages: LXIII, 1604

  • Topics: Nephrology, Cardiology

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