Vascular Access in Clinical Practice

Vascular Access in Clinical Practice

Hardback (23 Apr 2002)

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Publisher's 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.
  • Book information

    ISBN: 9780824707682
    Publisher: CRC Press
    Imprint: CRC Press
    Pub date:
    DEWEY: 617.461059
    DEWEY edition: 21
    Language: English
    Number of pages: 423
    Weight: 740g
    Height: 229mm
    Width: 152mm
    Spine width: 27mm