Pediatric Dialysis

• Notes on the History of Dialysis Therapy in Children.- The Biology of Dialysis.- The Demographics of Dialysis in Children.- Organization and Management of a Pediatric Dialysis Program.- Pediatric Dialysis in Developing Countries.- The Decision to Initiate Dialysis in a Pediatric Patient.- Initiation of Maintenance Renal Replacement Therapy in Infants.- Urologic Issues in Pediatric Dialysis Patients.- Conservation 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.- Peritonitis and Exit-Site Infections in Children Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis.- Non-Infectious Complications of Peritoneal Dialysis in Children.- Hemodialysis Vascular Access in Children.- Technical Aspects of Hemodialysis in Children.- Prescribing and Monitoring Hemodialysis for Pediatric Patients.- Maintenance Hemodialysis During Infancy.- Intensified Hemodialysis in Children.- Common Complications of Hemodialysis.- Meeting Nutritional Goals for Children Receiving Maintenance Dialysis.- Technical Aspects of Controlled Enteral Nutrition in Pediatric Dialysis Patients.- Growth and Pubertal Development in Dialyzed Children and Adolescents.- Diagnosis and Management of Renal Osteodystrophy and Metabolic Bone Disease in Children.- The Cardiovascular Status of  Pediatric Dialysis Patients.- Management of Renal Anemia in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease.- Immune Function and Immunization in Dialyzed Children.- Neurological Effects and Cognitive Development.- Psychosocial Adjustment and Adherence of Children and Adolescents on Dialysis.- Drug Administration and Pharmacogenomics in Children Receiving Acute or Chronic Renal Replacement Therapy.- Use of Contrast Agents in Children with Chronic Kidney Disease.- Long Term Outcome of Chronic Dialysis in Children.- The Quality of Child and FamilyLife on Dialysis.- Transitioning the Adolescent Dialysis Patient to Adult Care.- The Ethics of Withholding or Withdrawing Dialysis in the Pediatric ESRD Patient.- Acute Kidney Injury in Children: Diagnosis and Treatment with Peritoneal Dialysis, Hemodialysis and CRRT.- The Development of CRRT for Infants and Children.- Extracorporeal Liver Replacement Therapy for Pediatric Patients. Dialytic Therapy of Inborn Errors of Metabolism.- Pediatric Therapeutic Apheresis.- Extracorporeal Therapy for Drug Overdose and Poisoning in Children.

From the reviews of the second edition: "It covers all major clinical aspects of pediatric renal replacement therapies. The accessible structure of the book enables readers to review the basics as well as the complexities in a thorough and organized fashion. ... this is a great resource for clinicians at all levels. ... All chapters start with key words, use a similar structure with easy-to-read paragraphs and numerous and well-integrated figures and tables, and are well referenced with up-to-date as well as key publications." (Stefan G. Kiessling, Doody's Review Service, August, 2012) "The chapters are laid out in a logical fashion, starting with an interesting history of dialysis in children. This is interesting not only from a historical point of view, but in reviewing how we got to where we are and how the successes and mistakes can guide us forward. ... an even more useful resource for renal nurses. The subject matter is up-to-date, relevant and clearly presented. ... this book should be a part of all renal unit libraries, whether paediatric or adult." (Journal of Renal Nursing, Vol. 4 (4), July, 2012)