The book surveys common complications in the procedure of dialysis, including those due to inherent complexities related to advanced kidney disease and the disorders that cause it. The chapters review the pathophysiology or mechanisms of each complication, how it can be recognized and managed, and more importantly how it can be prevented. The text also addresses whether the complication is due to conditions associated with kidney disease, such as frailty and muscle weakness, or whether the complication occurs as the consequence of treatment.

The complications addressed include infections, AV access and catheter issues, problems in procedure, coagulation-related disorders, and falls, among others. Written by experienced dialysis experts, this book is a resource and learning tool for anyone involved in caring for patients undergoing renal replacement therapy.

Stephen Z. Fadem, M.D, F.A.C.P., FASN Clinical Professor  Baylor College of MedicineDepartment of Medicine Division of NephrologyHoustonTexas USAThomas A. Golper, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.S.N.Emeritus Professor of MedicineVanderbilt University Medical CenterNashvilleTN USAProfessor of MedicineThe Robert Larner College of Medicine at the University of VermontBurlingtonVermontUSAJosé A. Moura-Neto, MD, FASN, FRCP Professor of Internal MedicineBahiana School of Medicine and Public HealthSalvador BahiaBrazil

Hemodynamic Complications and Associations.- Infections.- AV Access and Catheters.- Procedure-Related.- Coagulation, and Related Disorders.- Falls.- Dementia, Dwindles, Depression, and Noncompliance.- Peritoneal Dialysis.- Medication Errors.- Mineral Disorders and Vascular Calcification.- Anemia and CKD.- Malnutrition, Acidosis, and Wasting.