Peritoneal Dialysis Clinical Guide: Evidence-Based Principles, PD Prescription, Complication Management, and Practical Care for Nephrology Professionals

Peritoneal dialysis is one of the most important home-based renal replacement therapies in modern nephrology-but successful PD care requires far more than simply knowing how exchanges work.Peritoneal Dialysis Clinical Guide is a clear, practical, evidence-based resource designed for nephrology professionals, dialysis nurses, renal fellows, physician assistants, medical students, and healthcare teams involved in peritoneal dialysis care.Written with a strong clinical focus, this guide explains the essential principles of peritoneal dialysis from foundation to advanced practice in a way that is structured, readable, and immediately useful in real-world patient care.Inside this book, you will learn: - The science and physiology behind peritoneal dialysis- Patient selection and PD modality decision-making- CAPD, APD, CCPD, NIPD, and special PD approaches- PD catheter placement, exit-site care, and access management- Prescription design, fill volumes, dwell times, and adequacy assessment- Volume management, fluid balance, nutrition, and residual kidney function- Prevention, recognition, and management principles for peritonitis- Exit-site infections, tunnel infections, and mechanical complications- Metabolic, cardiovascular, and systemic issues in long-term PD care- PD care in elderly patients, diabetes, urgent-start dialysis, AKI, and pediatric settings- Troubleshooting common PD problems in clinical practice- Quality improvement, patient safety, and case-based clinical decision-making- Emerging innovations and the future of peritoneal dialysisThis book combines clinical reasoning, practical guidance, complication awareness, and patient-centered care principles to help healthcare professionals better understand the challenges and day-to-day realities of peritoneal dialysis management.Whether you are learning PD for the first time or strengthening your clinical practice, Peritoneal Dialysis Clinical Guide provides a practical and professionally structured reference for safer, more informed peritoneal dialysis care.

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