Anticoagulation and heparin administration
Chapter 11 Anticoagulation and heparin administration Blood tends to clot when it encounters any surface that is not the lining of a normal blood vessel. This mechanism is vital to…
Laboratory data: analysis and interpretation
Chapter 15 Laboratory data: analysis and interpretation Important laboratory data for dialysis patients Important laboratory tests used to monitor dialysis patients include the following: • Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, carbon…
Dialyzer preparation and reprocessing
Chapter 9 Dialyzer preparation and reprocessing Dialyzer preparation Each dialyzer has its own specific characteristics and procedure for preparation for patient use. Manufacturers’ instructions are updated frequently as alterations are…
Clinical manifestations of chronic kidney disease
Chapter 5 Clinical manifestations of chronic kidney disease The following are the features of a gradually developing uremic syndrome: fatigue, slowed thinking, and pruritus that occurs early. As all organ…
The hemodialysis team
Chapter 1 The hemodialysis team Dialysis, the process of cleansing the blood of accumulated waste products, is a complex treatment requiring a team of highly trained individuals with a variety…
History of dialysis
Chapter 2 History of dialysis It was not until the 1960s that long-term dialysis was an option for those requiring treatment for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Until that time, treatment…
