Vascular Access in Clinical Practice

Berman, Scott

ISBN 10: 0824707680 / ISBN 13: 9780824707682

Published by CRC Press, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Vascular Access in Clinical Practice
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0824707680
• ISBN 13: 9780824707682
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.

Includes over 960 references and more than 160 tables, figures, and photographs.

Vascular Access in Clinical Practice contains the latest material on

autogenous AV fistula formation and maintenance methods

diagnosis of fistula problems prior to thrombosis

salvaging acutely thrombosed grafts

percutaneous methods of salvaging access sites

preoperative assessment of the access patient

materials used for vascular access and their healing responses

access techniques for pediatric patients
and features extensive coverage of central venous catheters including

catheter selection

catheter placement techniques

catheter related complications

operative imaging

catheter care and maintenance
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.

About the Author

Scott Berman