This practical handbook offers quick and sound advice on the many issues faced when dialyzing the older patient. It is authored by well-known international experts who have covered the full range of end stage renal disorders including treatment options, patient management and maximization of quality of life. Accessible and easy-to-read, Dialysis in Older Adults serves as the go-to reference for clinicians and members of their team as they treat this challenging patient population.

Table of contents (16 chapters)
ESRD in the Elderly: The Scope of the Problem
Misra, Madhukar
Pages 1-8
How to Choose the Type of Dialysis in the Elderly Patient
Johansson, Lina (et al.)
Pages 9-19
Hemodynamic Considerations During Hemodialysis in the Elderly
Misra, Madhukar
Pages 21-27
The Pros and Cons of Home vs. In-Center Dialysis in the Elderly
Ross, Dennis L. (et al.)
Pages 29-44
Hemodialysis Access in the Elderly: Planning to Execution
Vachharajani, Tushar J.
Pages 45-55
Peritoneal Dialysis for the Elderly
Brown, Edwina A.
Pages 57-65
Managing Blood Pressure in the Elderly: What Is Different?
Santos, Sergio F. F. (et al.)
Pages 67-83
A Sensible Approach to Address Dialysis Adequacy in the Elderly
Stankus, Nicole (et al.)
Pages 85-94
Anemia Management in the Elderly Dialysis Patient: Is It Different?
Macdougall, Iain C.
Pages 95-108
Dialysis in the Older Adult: Management of CKD MBD
Kuhlmann, Martin K.
Pages 109-121
Altered Pharmacology and Pill Burden in Older Adults: A Balancing Act
Grabe, Darren W. (et al.)
Pages 123-146
Dialysing the Elderly Patient with Congestive Heart Failure: What Is Important to Know?
Davenport, Andrew
Pages 147-159
Dialysis Options for the Elderly Patient with Acute Kidney Injury
Rosner, Mitchell H.
Pages 161-172
Dialysis Versus Conservative Care in the Elderly: Making a Choice
Burns, Aine
Pages 173-189
Unplanned Start of Hemodialysis and Transition to Community
Yerram, Preethi
Pages 191-198
Shared Decision-Making: Role of the Nephrologist in Palliative Care
Fassett, Robert G.
Pages 199-207