Handbook of Dialysis

Selected as a Doody’s Essential Title for 2025!

Handbook of Dialysis, 6th Edition is an indispensable resource for clinicians and dialysis providers, offering evidence-based, practical information on all aspects of dialysis training and therapy. Edited by renowned nephrology experts Drs. John T. Daugirdas, Peter G. Blake, and Todd S. Ing, this comprehensive guide is authored by leading international experts in the field.

Designed for easy navigation and quick reference, the handbook covers everything from preparation and procedures to surgery, problems, and side effects, making it an essential tool for those involved in patient management. Each chapter is dedicated to different areas such as diagnostic workups, patient safety, and both basic and advanced monitoring issues in acute dialysis and hemodialysis cases.

• Visual Appeal and Fast Navigation: Features a quick-reference, outline format; numerous tables, diagrams, and charts; and a new four-color design.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Offers complete insights into peritoneal dialysis, acute dialysis, hemodiafiltration, home and intensive dialysis, blood-based therapies, and more.
• Updated Content: Includes new chapters and discussions on incremental dialysis, patient-reported outcomes, and experience measures in dialysis.
• Latest Developments: Provides new data on high convective volume therapy, innovative antibiotics for catheter infections, and expanded information on hemoperfusion and CRRT.
• Advanced Focus: Emphasizes the removal of high molecular weight uremic and protein-bound toxins.

Authors:
Dr. John T. Daugirdas M.D. (Author)
Edition:

Publication Date:
June 25, 2025