Handbook of Peritoneal Dialysis

by Steven Guest

Handbook of Peritoneal Dialysis Second Edition Steven Guest M.D. This book is a guide to the clinical practice of Peritoneal Dialysis. Chapters provide the core curriculum for expertise in PD therapy and address relevant clinical challenges faced by caregivers. Contained in this Handbook: Peritoneal Membrane Physiology, PET, Modified PET, DATT, Acute and Chronic PD Prescription, Catheters and Placement Techniques, PD Solutions, Infectious and Non-infectious Complications, Fluid Management in PD, PD in the Diabetic and Morbidly Obese Patient, Nutritional and Metabolic Issues in PD, Survival in the PD Population, Setting Up a PD Program / Infrastructure.

290 pages, Paperback

First published February 11, 2011

Reviews

[Debra Woodlief · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a peritoneal dialysis nurse for 14 years, this was my go-to book when I had clinical questions related to PD. Dr. Guest has great knowledge and is an absolute pleasure to listen to and speak to in person.