Chapter
General Management of the Hemodialysis Patient
Abstract
The care of a hemodialysis (HD) patient is typically provided in a multidisciplinary setting that includes nurses, dieticians, pharmacists, social workers, and nephrologists. This chapter discusses important issues related to the optimal care of hemodialysis patients, including potassium, acidosis, blood pressure control, nutrition, and cardiovascular disease. Hyperkalemia is common among HD patients. Intradialytic Hypotension is a reduction in …
Authors
Collister D; Pyne L; Walsh M
Book title
Evidence‐Based Nephrology
Pagination
pp. 34-47
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
December 2, 2022
DOI
10.1002/9781119105954.ch42