Full Description
The need for dialysis access surgery is growing rapidly as the population of patients with end stage renal failure expands. This book is aimed at those healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients undergoing dialysis. "Vascular Access Simplified" gives a comprehensive review of all aspects of adult dialysis access with a specific emphasis on haemodialysis. The text highlights some of the difference in practises of physicians in Europe and the USA. The contributors are allied professionals, physicians, radiologists, vascular and transplant surgeons who have a specific interest and are all committed to improving the quality of dialysis access. The approach of each chapter is essentially practical with a few chosen references to aid further study rather than an exhaustive bibliography.
Contents
Vascular Access in Clinical Practice; Indications for Chronic Renal Access; Vascular Access Surgery: How Much is Needed?; Temporary Vascular Access; Radiological Assessment Prior to Surgery; Primary Access for Haemodialysis; Tertiary Vascular Access; Biological and Synthetic Grafts for Haemodialysis Access; Complex Vascular Access; Complications of Access Surgery; Complex Vascular Access; Complications of Access Surgery; Infection and Vascular Access; Function and Surveillance; Interventions to Restore or Maintain Access Patency; Why Peritoneal Dialysis?; Surgical Aspects of Peritoneal Access; Vascular Access in Children; The Role of the Vascular Access Nurse Specialist; The Patient Perspective.
