The optimal management of children who receive dialysis therapy requires a thorough understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of their treatment. The multiple organ systems that are often impacted by acute and chronic impairment of kidney function makes the care of this patient population highly complex. This 3rd edition of Pediatric Dialysis provides authoritative and comprehensive information on all aspects of dialysis-related care for children to assist the clinician in achieving the best possible patient outcomes.    

Like the two preceding editions, the 3rd edition enlists experts from North America, South America, Europe, and Asia to provide their perspectives on virtually all issues pertaining to dialysis-related management for children, based on years of clinical and research experience. The book contains sections on all essential topics including when to initiate dialysis, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, managing secondary complications, nutritional therapy, drugs and dialysis, dialysis outcomes, and transition to adult care.  Each chapter has been thoroughly updated in terms of content and references. The book also includes several new chapters on topics such as remote patient monitoring, acute kidney injury management in the developing world, and antibiotic stewardship in the dialysis unit, maintaining the text's preeminent status as a worldwide source for pediatric dialysis care.  

Notes on the History of Dialysis Therapy in Children

The Biology of Dialysis
The Demographics of Dialysis in Children
Chronic Dialysis in Developing Countries
Organization and Management of a Pediatric Dialysis Program
The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse in Pediatric Dialysis Care
Quality Improvement Strategies and Outcomes in Pediatric Dialysis
Antibiotic Stewardship in the Pediatric Dialysis Unit
The Decision to Initiate Dialysis in Children and Adolescents
Urologic Issues in Pediatric Dialysis
Preservation of Residual Renal Function in Children Reaching End-Stage Renal Disease
Peritoneal Access in Children Receiving Dialysis
Technical Aspects and Prescription of Peritoneal Dialysis in Children
Peritoneal Dialysis Solutions
Peritoneal Dialysis during Infancy
Infectious Complications of Peritoneal Dialysis in Children
Non-infectious Complications of Peritoneal Dialysis in Children
Remote Patient Monitoring in Peritoneal Dialysis
Hemodialysis Vascular Access in Children
Technical Aspects of Hemodialysis in Children
Hemodiafiltration: Principles, Technique and Advantages over Conventional Hemodialysis
Maintenance Hemodialysis During Infancy
Home Hemodialysis in Children
Infectious Complications of Hemodialysis in Children
Non-infectious Complications of Hemodialysis in Children
Nutritional Assessment and Prescription for Children Receiving Maintenance Dialysis
Controlled Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition in Children on Dialysis
Growth and Pubertal Development in Children and Adolescents Receiving Chronic Dialysis
The Management of CKD-MBD in Pediatric Dialysis Patients
The Cardiovascular Status of Pediatric Dialysis Patients
Management of Hypertension in Pediatric Dialysis Patients
Management of Anemia in Children Receiving Chronic Dialysis
Immune Function and Immunizations in Dialyzed Children
Neurocognitive Functioning in Pediatric Dialysis
Psychosocial Adjustment and Adherence to Prescribed Medical Care of Children and Adolescents on Dialysis
Drug Administration and Pharmacogenomics in Children Receiving Acute or Chronic Renal Replacement Therapy
Role of Radiological Assessment and Intervention in Pediatric Dialysis
Extracorporeal Therapy for Drug Overdose and Poisoning
Long-term Outcome of Chronic Dialysis in Children
Health-Related Quality of Life of Children and Adolescents on Dialysis
Transition and Transfer to Adult Care for Adolescents and Young Adults with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease
Ethical Decision-Making in Pediatric Dialysis
Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Kidney Injury in Children and Adolescents
Neonatal Acute Kidney Injury
Acute Kidney Injury Management in Less Well-Resourced Countries
Extracorporeal Liver Support Therapies for Children
Dialytic Therapy of Inborn Errors of Metabolism in Case of Acute Decompensation
Therapeutic Apheresis in Children
Evaluating and Preparing the Pediatric Dialysis Patient for Kidney Transplantation
The Spectrum of Patient and Caregiver Experiences.