Renal Nursing Care and Management of People with Kidney Disease 5th edition by Nicola Thomas ISBN 1119413141 978-1119413141

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ISBN 10: 1119413141 
ISBN 13: 978-1119413141
Author: Nicola Thomas 

Now in its fifth edition, Renal Nursing continues to be the essential evidence-based guide to nephrology and kidney care for nurses and allied health care professionals. This comprehensive text examines the stages of chronic kidney disease, pre-dialysis care, acute kidney injury, renal replacement therapy, renal nutrition, renal care in children and young people and more. 

• Offers thorough coverage of all major aspects of kidney care
• Includes updated content on current practice, changes in policies, care and management, with the latest research evidence and current NICE guidance on renal replacement therapy
• Has an innovative chapter on patient and public involvement in kidney care

Renal Nursing is an indispensable resource for nurses working in nephrology, dialysis and transplantation, nurses in post-registration renal courses, student nurses in renal wards, specialist renal dietitians, pharmacists and other allied health professionals in related fields.

Renal Nursing: Care and Management of People with Kidney Disease 5th Table of contents:

CHAPTER 1: The History of Dialysis and Transplantation

Introduction

Haemodialysis

Peritoneal Dialysis

Transplantation

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 2: Applied Anatomy and Physiology and the Renal Disease Process

Introduction

Structure and Functions of the Kidney

Basic Renal Processes

Conditions Causing Chronic and Advanced Kidney Disease

References

Resources

CHAPTER 3: Patient and Carer Involvement in Renal Nursing Care, Education, and Research

Introduction

Patient Involvement in Care

Patient‐Reported Experience Measures

Reflection

Patient Involvement Using Social Media: The Renal Patient Support Group, Facebook, Twitter, BlogSpot, and Instagram

The Renal Patient Support Group on Facebook

Patient and Carer Involvement in Renal Nursing Education

Patient and Carer Involvement in Renal Research

Kidney Patient Involvement Network

INVOLVE

Measuring the Impact of Patient and Public Involvement

Conclusion

References

Resources

CHAPTER 4: Psychological Perspectives

Introduction

Psychonephrology

Chronic Kidney Disease

Patient Choice

Depression

Sexuality

Patient Education

Self‐Care

Conservative Kidney Management (Nondialytic Options)

Transplantation

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 5: Acute Kidney Injury

Introduction

Identifying The Cause(s) of Acute Kidney Injury

Management of Acute Kidney Injury

The Clinical Course of Acute Kidney Injury

Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) in Acute Kidney Injury

Conclusion

References

Further Reading

Useful Web Sites

CHAPTER 6: Chronic Kidney Disease

Introduction

Chronic Kidney Disease

Innovation in Managing Mild to Moderate Kidney Disease in Primary Care

Care and Management of Mild to Moderate Kidney Disease (Stages 3a–3b)

Diabetes Mellitus

Care and Management of Moderate to Severely Decreased Kidney Function (Stage 4)

Education in the Predialysis Phase

When Should Dialysis Commence?

Conclusion

References

Resources

CHAPTER 7: Investigations in Kidney Disease

Introduction

Phlebotomy

Biochemical Blood Tests

Kidney Function Tests

Kidney Biopsy

Radiographic Investigations

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 8: Haemodialysis

Introduction

What Is Haemodialysis?

How Does Haemodialysis Work?

Mortality and Haemodialysis

Haemodialysis Prescription

Anticoagulation

Vascular Access for Haemodialysis

Assessment and Monitoring During Haemodialysis

Less Common Complications of Haemodialysis

Patient’s Perspective of Haemodialysis

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 9: Peritoneal Dialysis

Introduction

Physiology of Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal Dialysis Access and Exit Site Care

Peritoneal Dialysis Therapy Options

Patient Selection

Peritoneal Dialysis for Those with Diabetes

Solution Formulation

Assessing Peritoneal Dialysis Adequacy

Longitudinal Changes to the Peritoneal Membrane

Fluid Management in Peritoneal Dialysis

Problem Solving in Peritoneal Dialysis

Infectious Complications of Peritoneal Dialysis

Education and Training for Those on Peritoneal Dialysis

Conclusion

References

Additional Resources

CHAPTER 10: Renal Transplantation

Introduction

Contraindications to Renal Transplantation

Evaluation for Transplantation

Pretransplantation Preparation

Specific Pretransplant Anxieties and Fears

Transplant Waiting List

Donor and Recipient Matching

Deceased Donation

Living Relation Donation

Increasing Donor Organ Supply

Preoperative Management for a Recipient of a Renal Transplant

Surgical Technique for Renal Transplantation

10.13 Immunosuppression

Renal Transplant Rejection

Postoperative Care and Complications for the Recipient of a Renal Transplant

Discharge of the Recipient from Hospital and Continuing Care

Pancreas‐Kidney Transplantation

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 11: Nondialytic Options and the Role of Palliative Care

Introduction

Numbers of Patients

The Importance of Nondialytic (Conservative) Care

The Palliative Approach

Recent Government and Other Initiatives

Communication, Decision‐Making, and Planning

Care of Patients Managed Without Dialysis

Symptoms Towards the End of Life

Psychological and Social Issues

Spiritual Care

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 12: Renal Care in Infancy, Childhood, and Early Adulthood

Introduction

Physiology in Childhood – Impact on Renal Care

Chronic Kidney Disease

Conservative management

Nephrotic Syndrome

Renal Replacement Therapy

Dialysis

Acute Kidney Injury

Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

Transition to Adult Services

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 13: Renal Nutrition

Introduction

Historical Review of Dietary Management

Current Concepts of Predialysis Dietary Intervention

Hypertension

Cardiovascular Risk and Hyperlipidaemia

Interventions in Patients with Diabetes

Calcium, Phosphate, and Vitamin D Metabolism

Hyperkalaemia

Anaemia

Acidosis

Malnutrition

Nephrotic Syndrome

Dietary Management: Dialysis

Malnutrition

Techniques to Assess Body Composition

Transplantation

Dietary Management in Paediatrics

Conclusion

References

13.A: Calculation of Body Mass Index and Ideal Body Weight

13.B: Seven‐Point Subjective Global Assessment

13.C: Foods with a High and Low Sodium (Salt) Content

13.D: Foods with High and Low Phosphorus Content

13.E: Foods with High, Medium, and Lower Potassium Content

CHAPTER 14: Quality Improvement in Kidney Care

Introduction

Quality Improvement

Patient Safety

Best Practice Guidelines from International and National Renal Associations

Other Guidelines

Evaluation of Guidelines

Audit

Quality and Service Improvement Methods

Conclusion

References

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