The Dialysis Survival Guide

Dialysis is a procedure that is a substitute for many of the normal functions of the kidneys. The kidneys are two organs located on either side in the back of the abdominal cavity. Dialysis can allow individuals to live productive and useful lives, even though their kidneys no longer work adequately. Statistics from 2015, U.S. Renal Data System Annual Data Report (USRDS), showed approximately 468,000 patients were receiving dialysis in the United States. More than an additional 193,000 patients had a functioning kidney transplant for end stage renal disease. Dialysis helps the body by performing the functions of failed kidneys. The kidney has many roles. An essential job of the kidney is to regulate the body's fluid balance. It does this by adjusting the amount of urine that is excreted on a daily basis. On hot days, the body sweats more. Thus, less water needs to be excreted through the kidneys. On cold days, the body sweats less. Thus, urine output needs to be greater in order to maintain the proper balance within the body. It is the kidney's job to regulate fluid balance by adjusting urine output. GET YOUR COPY TODAY BY SCROLLING UP AND CLICKING BUY NOW TO GET YOUR COPY TODAY

For kidney failure patients anxious and unaware of what to expect on their first days of outpatient hemodialysis, How to Survive Outpatient Hemodialysis is an uncomplicated read. It prepares new dialysis patients and their caregivers for the unknowns practically so that they are not overwhelmed with their new day to day reality. Author, Steve Belcher, RN, MSN is a 2020 US President's Volunteer Service Award recipient and his passion for informing and advocating for the End Stage Kidney community is palpable. He is also the founder of the Urban Kidney Alliance, a non-profit organization whose mission is to advocate, educate, enlighten, empower, and consult communities and individuals in urban cities at-risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and other health-related conditions.

"Find out about the kidneys, what they do, the causes and diagnosis of kidney disease, the effects of dialysis, and the ins and outs of kidney transplantation."--Back cover

This book has been written for you, your family and your caregivers. I hope it helps you better understand kidney failure, dialysis and your treatment options. You are the most important part of your treatment team and by using the advice in this guide, you will become more knowledgeable about End Stage Renal Disease. The ultimate goal of this book is to provide the highest standard of [non-medical] advice possible - so that you can obtain a deeper understanding and respect for the challenges that kidney disease presents. My mission is to educate and empower individuals and families affected by kidney disease. I seek to educate society about the negative and positive sides of this disease. I strive to raise public and professional awareness of this disease and serve as an advocate for those who suffer with this disease. I will encourage those in the kidney community to never give up in their search to help their loved ones reach their full potential, funding efforts toward this end through appropriate research for finding a cure for both the physical and emotional damage from which so many affected by End Stage Renal Disease suffer. Ultimately, I am here to inspire, educate, guide and assist you as you journey through the many stages and challenges of kidney disease and dialysis. This has been one of my callings and it has helped me to deal with what is going on with my body. I want everyone to understand the effects of end-stage renal disease and understand that there is hope, through dialysis so that no one has to suffer considerably. There is life after this kind of diagnosis and it can be a great one as long as you are educated about what is going on, what your options are, and you learn to establish a voice for yourself. Read each chapter slowly and if you do not understand a particular concept, ask your physician or health care team member for advice. Try to understand the key concept presented in each chapter and plan a course of action that will allow you to improve your measurable outcomes and increase your likelihood of living a longer and healthier life. Each of the chapters are designed to help you understand what is going on, what to expect, and it is something that can be shared with those within your life so they know the obstacles that you will be facing when you go on dialysis. It is my personal mission to provide useful information that with safeguard the health of all people experiencing kidney disease and dialysis. My knowledge and conscience are dedicated to the fulfillment of this mission. DEALING WITH THE DAILY STRESS OF DIALYSIS IS NOT AN EASY THING, BUT WITH THE AID AND ASSISTANCE OF YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND HEALTH CARE TEAM YOU TOO CAN BE A SURVIVOR. This book was written to help individuals with kidney failure understand how to survive on dialysis. The creator of this book does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information contained in this book. The author of this book does not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services mentioned in this book. The views and opinions of the author expressed in this book do not necessarily state or reflect those of any health care professional team, kidney specialist, or a primary care physician. It is not the author's intention of this book to provide specific medical advice but rather to provide users with information to help the individual with kidney failure better understand their health issues and their diagnosis of kidney disease. Specific medical advice is not being provided. The author urges you to consult with a qualified physician for diagnosis and for answers to any personal questions that you may have. REMEMBER: DIALYSIS IS NOT THE END OF YOUR LIFE. INSTEAD, IT IS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW LIFE.

Be punctual, hard-working and honest, but most importantly – be excellent. Written by residents, for interns and residents, the Junior Doctor Survival Guide is a thorough, focused summary of everything you need to know to get through your internship and residency (relatively) intact. It provides advice on seeking help from your senior clinicians, ensuring ethical practice and decision making, conducting an efficient ward round and carrying out emergency assessments and includes a concise overview of the salient features of specialist medical and surgical care in both in- and outpatient settings. Covering both clinical and professional contexts, this guide will support you to build your confidence in applying the principles you learned in medical school to the real world. Scenario boxes – how difficult conversations should be approached Common medications – quick reference tables of common medications and dosages Clinical abbreviations and acronyms – a comprehensive list of common abbreviations and acronyms used throughout clinical settings. Full eBook on ExpertConsult

Telemedicine and remote patient monitoring are innovative tools to provide remote transmission, interpretation, and storage of data for review by the care team. These tools allow for accurate home monitoring of patients enabling the team to improve care through prevention and early identification of problems. This book is structured into four main parts. The first describes the evolution of peritoneal dialysis and related technology. The second part summarizes current unmet clinical needs reported by patients and care teams, the need for innovation in the field, and the technical and clinical issues involved with the modern management of peritoneal dialysis. The third section presents the operational characteristics of the new information communication technology system and, in detail, the features of the Sharesource platform. Finally, a series of field experiences by expert users are reported to describe the benefits and the potential applications of remote patient monitoring in the future. Telemedicine and remote patient monitoring have proven to be useful in the care of patients on peritoneal dialysis. The scope of this publication, therefore, is to present the experiences of clinical key opinion leaders who have been using the application.

Further to the success of the previous editions, A Nurse's Survival Guide to the Ward continues to be the indispensable guide to all the procedures and problems faced by nurses and healthcare professionals every day. Whether you are a clinical practicing student or a qualified nurse, this book is the perfect straightforward reference for every doubt you might have about emergency situations, as well as assessments, clinical procedures and much more. What will you find in this updated edition: Completely updated and revised content written by well-known authors with extensive experience in the field; Up-to-date legal issues, health and safety, professional practice issues and ethics in nursing; Expansions of areas such as oxygen administration, fluid and electrolyte balance and nutrition Completely updated and revised content written by well-known authors with extensive experience in the field; Up-to-date legal issues, health and safety, professional practice issues and ethics in nursing; Expansions of areas such as oxygen administration, fluid and electrolyte balance and nutrition

Drawing on the advice and information provided by specialists at dozens of major cancer centers, this book provides the most up-to-date information available on how each of the 25 most common forms of cancer is diagnosed and staged, what the most advanced treatments are, and where to go to get the best possible care.