Vascular Access in Clinical Practice

<p>This comprehensive reference details the techniques for establishing vascular access for hemodialysis and other acute and chronic conditions that require access to the circulation along with peritoneal dialysis access methods. <br><br>Includes over 960 references and more than 160 tables figures and photographs.<br><br>Vascular Access in Clinical Practice contains the latest material on</p><li>autogenous AV fistula formation and maintenance methods <br> </li><li>diagnosis of fistula problems prior to thrombosis <br> </li><li>salvaging acutely thrombosed grafts <br> </li><li>percutaneous methods of salvaging access sites <br> </li><li>preoperative assessment of the access patient <br> </li><li>materials used for vascular access and their healing responses <br> </li><li>access techniques for pediatric patients<br>and features extensive coverage of central venous catheters including<br> </li><li>catheter selection <br> </li><li>catheter placement techniques <br> </li><li>catheter related complications <br> </li><li>operative imaging <br> </li><li>catheter care and maintenance<br>Vascular Access in Clinical Practice is an essential reference for general and vascular surgeons residents and fellows; nephrologists; dialysis practitioners; intravenous infusion practices; and medical physician assistant and nursing students who have contact with dialysis and other critically ill patients.</li>