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Chapter 1

Talking to your patients about dialysis

Making the decision about dialysis can be stressful for patients. In this chapter, you’ll cover key dialysis concepts so you can confidently help patients make dialysis decisions.
6 Lessons
13m 25s
Talking to your patients about dialysis intro
21s
Introducing kidney basics
1m 50s
Appreciating the importance of dialysis
3m 29s
Determining when dialysis is needed
4m 19s
Comprehending the physiology of dialysis
3m 26s
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Chapter 2

Hemodialysis

Hemodialysis is often daunting to the non-nephrologist. Here, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the intricacies of hemodialysis and factors to consider when prescribing it.
10 Lessons
29m 14s
Hemodialysis intro
27s
Establishing vascular access for hemodialysis
4m 39s
Describing the dialysis machine
4m 32s
Getting a grasp of dialyzers
2m 50s
Breaking down dialysate
2m 15s
Wading through water treatment
3m 47s
Determining adequate hemodialysis
5m 6s
Putting it together
2m 45s
Examining in-center hemodialysis
2m 53s
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Chapter 3

Home hemodialysis

Home dialysis is growing in popularity. In this chapter, you’ll cover the fundamentals of home hemodialysis and when it might be an option for your patients needing dialysis.
6 Lessons
15m 18s
Home hemodialysis intro
17s
Considering home hemodialysis
3m 33s
Prescribing home hemodialysis
3m 57s
Monitoring home hemodialysis
5m 24s
Recognizing the benefits for patient outcomes
2m 7s
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Chapter 4

Hemodialysis complications

Hemodialysis (in-center and at home) is not without its risks. In this chapter, you’ll master the diagnosis and management of common and uncommon complications.
8 Lessons
28m 46s
Hemodialysis complications intro
21s
Identifying common access complications
5m 8s
Spotting uncommon access complications
5m 1s
Recognizing fistula and graft infections
2m 50s
Identifying catheter infections
4m 18s
Recognizing common hemodialysis complications
5m 1s
Assessing uncommon hemodialysis complications
6m 7s
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Chapter 5

Peritoneal dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis differs from hemodialysis in several ways. Here, you’ll learn about various peritoneal dialysis methods, solutions and additives used, and how to prescribe it.
7 Lessons
16m 51s
Peritoneal dialysis intro
20s
Differentiating between peritoneal dialysis methods
1m 58s
Evaluating membrane function
3m 52s
Using different solutions and additives
2m 52s
Monitoring peritoneal dialysis adequacy
2m 1s
Prescribing peritoneal dialysis
5m 48s
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Chapter 6

Peritoneal dialysis complications

Peritoneal dialysis also comes with its own unique risks. Here, you’ll learn how to manage infectious and non-infectious complications related to peritoneal dialysis.
5 Lessons
14m 42s
Peritoneal dialysis complications intro
21s
Managing mechanical complications
5m 8s
Identifying uncommon non-infectious complications
4m 46s
Dealing with peritonitis
4m 27s
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Chapter 7

Acute dialysis

How do you manage a patient in acute need of dialysis? In this chapter, you’ll learn how to treat acute dialysis needs through different modalities and in different settings.
9 Lessons
17m 45s
Acute dialysis intro
16s
Acknowledging acute indications for dialysis
2m 20s
Applying acute peritoneal dialysis
3m 20s
Recommending acute hemodialysis
2m 53s
Ordering continuous renal replacement therapies
3m 14s
Dosing and anticoagulation in continuous dialysis
1m 46s
Recommending dialysis with cerebral edema and intracranial hypertension
3m 6s
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Dialysis Essentials outro
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Chapter 8

Peritoneal dialysis catheters

Master peritoneal dialysis catheters in this chapter. You’ll learn how to recognize catheter dysfunction, resolve complications, and diagnose exit site and tunnel infections.
7 Lessons
17m 33s
Peritoneal dialysis catheters intro
14s
Getting a grasp of peritoneal dialysis
5m 18s
Mastering peritoneal dialysis catheters
2m 42s
Recognizing peritoneal dialysis catheter dysfunction
3m 34s
Resolving other catheter-associated complications
3m 14s
Diagnosing exit site and tunnel infections
2m 31s
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Daphne H. Knicely, MD MEHP
Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine and UVA Dialysis Physician Lead for Home Therapies.
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