Peritoneal Dialysis Clinical Guide: Evidence-Based Principles, PD Prescription, Complication Management, and Practical Care for Nephrology Professionals

Peritoneal dialysis is one of the most important home-based renal replacement therapies in modern nephrology—but successful PD care requires far more than simply knowing how exchanges work. Peritoneal Dialysis Clinical Guide is a clear, practical, evidence-based resource designed for nephrology professionals, dialysis nurses, renal fellows, physician assistants, medical students, and healthcare teams involved in peritoneal dialysis care. Written with a strong clinical focus, this guide explains the essential principles of peritoneal dialysis from foundation to advanced practice in a way that is structured, readable, and immediately useful in real-world patient care. Inside this book, you will learn: The science and physiology behind peritoneal dialysis Patient selection and PD modality decision-making CAPD, APD, CCPD, NIPD, and special PD approaches PD catheter placement, exit-site care, and access management Prescription design, fill volumes, dwell times, and adequacy assessment Volume management, fluid balance, nutrition, and residual kidney function Prevention, recognition, and management principles for peritonitis Exit-site infections, tunnel infections, and mechanical complications Metabolic, cardiovascular, and systemic issues in long-term PD care PD care in elderly patients, diabetes, urgent-start dialysis, AKI, and pediatric settings Troubleshooting common PD problems in clinical practice Quality improvement, patient safety, and case-based clinical decision-making Emerging innovations and the future of peritoneal dialysis This book combines clinical reasoning, practical guidance, complication awareness, and patient-centered care principles to help healthcare professionals better understand the challenges and day-to-day realities of peritoneal dialysis management. Whether you are learning PD for the first time or strengthening your clinical practice, Peritoneal Dialysis Clinical Guide provides a practical and professionally structured reference for safer, more informed peritoneal dialysis care.