Replacement of Renal Function by Dialysis

Pathophysiology of the Uremic Syndrome. Principles and Biophysics of Dialysis.- The Uraemic Syndrome.- Principles and Biophysics of Dialysis.- Membranes for Hemodialysis.- Biophysics of Ultrafiltration and Hemofiltration.- Peritoneal Anatomy and Physiology During Peritoneal Dialysis.- Biocompatibility — Principles.- Technologe of Dialysis and Associated Methods.- Haemodialysers and Associated Devices.- Water Treatment for Contemporary Hemodialysis.- Hemodialysis Fluid Composition.- Hemodialysis Access Part A — Temporary.- Hemodialysis Access Part B — Permanent.- Malfunctioning Hemodialysis Access: Diagnosis and Percutaneous Treatment.- Thrombogenesis and Anticoagulation in Patients Undergoing Chronic Hemodialysis.- Hemodialysis Machines and Monitors.- Ultrafiltration/Hemofiltration Practice.- Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration and Related Therapies.- Pros and Cons of Short, High Efficiency, and High Flux Dialysis.- Dialyzer Reuse — Techniques And Controversy.- Extracorporeal Blood Purification Techniques: Plasmapheresis and Hemoperfusion.- Peritoneal Dialysis Access/Placement/Connectors.- Solutions for Peritoneal Dialysis.- Automated Peritoneal Dialysis.- Continuous Peritoneal Dialysis.- Quantification and Prescription of Dialysis.- Indications For, Long Term Results and Limitations of Peritoneal Dialysis.- Quantification And Prescription General Principles.- Complications of Dialysis.- Peritoneal Infections, Hernias and Related Complications.- Acute Complications of Hemodialysis and their Prevention and Treatment.- Replacement of Renal Function by Dialysis.- Biocompatibility — Clinical Aspects.- Pharmacological Considerations.- Drug Dosage in Dialysis Patients.- Special Clinical Situations.- Acute Renal Failure.- Renal Replacement Therapy in Children.-Dialysis in the Elderly.- Pregnancies in Women on Renal Replacement Therapy.- The Dialysis Patient and Transplantation.- Dialytic Management of Diabetic Uremic Patients.- Dialysis in Special Clinical Situations: Anesthesia.- Organ System and Metabolic Complications in Chronic Dialysis.- Blood Pressure Control in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients.- Organ and Metabolic Complications: Cardiac.- Organ and Metabolic Complications: Lipids/Atherosclerosis.- Organ and Metabolic Complications: Acid-Base.- Pulmonary Aspects of Dialysis Patients.- Gastrointestinal Complications in Dialysis Patients.- Hematological Problems of Renal Failure.- Organ and Metabolic Complications: Bleeding Disorders in Renal Failure.- Immunological and Chronic Inflammatory Abnormalities in End Stage Renal Disease.- Host Defenses and Infectious Complications in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients.- Viral Infections in Dialysis Patients Part A: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Dialysis Patients.- Viral Infections in Dialysis Patients Part B: Dialysis Associated Hepatitis.- Renal Osteodystrophy.- Organ and Metabolic Complications — Abnormal Endocrine Function in Chronic Renal Failure.- Neurological Aspects of Dialysis Patients.- Organ and Metabolic Complications: Trace Elements.- Malnutrition and Dialysis.- Organ and Metabolic Complications: ?2-Microglobulin Amyloidosis.- Organization and Results of Chronic Dialysis.- Options in Renal Replacement Therapy.- A: Hemodialysis-Clinical Management and Follow Up.- B: Clinical Management and Follow up of PD Patients.- Home Hemodialysis and Satellite Hemodialysis.- Long-Term Survival in Dialysis Patients: A Demographic Overview.- A: The Work of The Registries for Renal Disease and Renal Failure: A Critical Review.- B: Outcomes With ESRD Therapy: A CriticalOverview from The United States.- C: Registry Report of Dialysis Therapy in Japan.- D: Structure and Outcome Measurements — EDTA-ERA Registry.- E: Outcomes — Critical Overview: Australian Registry.- F: Renal Replacement Therapy in Canada 1981–1992.- Assessing the Progression of Renal Disease.- Dialysis in Developing Countries.- Planning of Dialysis for Disasters.- A: Psychiatric Aspects of the Dialysis Patient.- B: Quality of Life of the Dialysis Patient.- Stopping Dialysis Practice and Cultural, Religious and Legal Aspects.

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