Hemodiafiltration : Theory, Technology and Clinical Practice

Several clinically relevant issues is discussed separately, such as the prescription of anticoagulation during the treatment, drug prescription and clearance for patients treated with hemodiafiltration, and hemodynamic stability.

Chapter 1 General introduction.- PART I: TECHNICAL ASPECTS.- Chapter 2 Convective techniques.- Chapter 3 Water treatment and safety requirements.- Chapter 4 Description of hemodiafiltration.- Chapter 5 Dialyzers for hemodiafiltration.- PART II: EFFECTS OF HEMODIAFILTRATION ON VARIOUS BIOMARKERS.- Chapter 6 Effects on electrolytes and mineral metabolism.- Chapter 7 Effects on anemia control.- Chapter 8 Effects on inflammation and oxidative stress.- Chapter 9 Effects on the removal of uremic toxins.- Chapter 10 Effects on platelets and coagulation.- PART III: CLINICAL ASPECTS OF HEMODIAFILTRATION.- Chapter 11 Clinical trials on online postdilution hemodiafiltration.- Chapter 12 Cardiovascular effects.- Chapter 13 Hemodynamic stability.- Chapter 14 Nutrition in convective treatments.- Chapter 15 Why is high volume hemodiafiltration associated with improved survival?.- Chapter 16 Hemodiafiltration in children.- Chapter 17 Intensified hemodiafiltration schemes.- Chapter 18 Potential disadvantages of hemodiafiltration.- PART IV: PRACTICAL ISSUES.- Chapter 19 Practical guide to performing high volume hemodiafiltration.- Chapter 20 Medication and hemodiafiltration.- PART V: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS.- Chapter 21 Current status of hemodiafiltration.