Pathophysiology of the Uremic Syndrome. Principles and Biophysics of Dialysis -- The Uraemic Syndrome -- Principles and Biophysics of Dialysis -- Membranes for Hemodialysis -- Biophysics of Ultrafiltration and Hemofiltration -- Peritoneal Anatomy and Physiology During Peritoneal Dialysis -- Biocompatibility โ{128}{148} Principles -- Technologe of Dialysis and Associated Methods -- Haemodialysers and Associated Devices -- Water Treatment for Contemporary Hemodialysis -- Hemodialysis Fluid Composition -- Hemodialysis Access Part A โ{128}{148} Temporary -- Hemodialysis Access Part B โ{128}{148} Permanent -- Malfunctioning Hemodialysis Access: Diagnosis and Percutaneous Treatment -- Thrombogenesis and Anticoagulation in Patients Undergoing Chronic Hemodialysis -- Hemodialysis Machines and Monitors -- Ultrafiltration/Hemofiltration Practice -- Continuous Arteriovenous Hemofiltration and Related Therapies -- Pros and Cons of Short, High Efficiency, and High Flux Dialysis -- Dialyzer Reuse โ{128}{148} Techniques And Controversy -- Extracorporeal Blood Purification Techniques: Plasmapheresis and Hemoperfusion -- Peritoneal Dialysis Access/Placement/Connectors -- Solutions for Peritoneal Dialysis -- Automated Peritoneal Dialysis -- Continuous Peritoneal Dialysis -- Quantification and Prescription of Dialysis -- Indications For, Long Term Results and Limitations of Peritoneal Dialysis -- Quantification And Prescription General Principles -- Complications of Dialysis -- Peritoneal Infections, Hernias and Related Complications -- Acute Complications of Hemodialysis and their Prevention and Treatment -- Replacement of Renal Function by Dialysis -- Biocompatibility โ{128}{148} Clinical Aspects -- Pharmacological Considerations -- Drug Dosage in Dialysis Patients -- Special Clinical Situations -- Acute Renal Failure -- Renal Replacement Therapy in Children -- Dialysis in the Elderly -- Pregnancies in Women on Renal Replacement Therapy -- The Dialysis Patient and Transplantation -- Dialytic Management of Diabetic Uremic Patients -- Dialysis in Special Clinical Situations: Anesthesia -- Organ System and Metabolic Complications in Chronic Dialysis -- Blood Pressure Control in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients -- Organ and Metabolic Complications: Cardiac -- Organ and Metabolic Complications: Lipids/Atherosclerosis -- Organ and Metabolic Complications: Acid-Base -- Pulmonary Aspects of Dialysis Patients -- Gastrointestinal Complications in Dialysis Patients -- Hematological Problems of Renal Failure -- Organ and Metabolic Complications: Bleeding Disorders in Renal Failure -- Immunological and Chronic Inflammatory Abnormalities in End Stage Renal Disease -- Host Defenses and Infectious Complications in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients -- Viral Infections in Dialysis Patients Part A: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Dialysis Patients -- Viral Infections in Dialysis Patients Part B: Dialysis Associated Hepatitis -- Renal Osteodystrophy -- Organ and Metabolic Complications โ{128}{148} Abnormal Endocrine Function in Chronic Renal Failure -- Neurological Aspects of Dialysis Patients -- Organ and Metabolic Complications: Trace Elements -- Malnutrition and Dialysis -- Organ and Metabolic Complications: ?2-Microglobulin Amyloidosis -- Organization and Results of Chronic Dialysis -- Options in Renal Replacement Therapy -- A: Hemodialysis-Clinical Management and Follow Up -- B: Clinical Management and Follow up of PD Patients -- Home Hemodialysis and Satellite Hemodialysis -- Long-Term Survival in Dialysis Patients: A Demographic Overview -- A: The Work of The Registries for Renal Disease and Renal Failure: A Critical Review -- B: Outcomes With ESRD Therapy: A Critical Overview from The United States -- C: Registry Report of Dialysis Therapy in Japan -- D: Structure and Outcome Measurements โ{128}{148} EDTA-ERA Registry -- E: Outcomes โ{128}{148} Critical Overview: Australian Registry -- F: Renal Replacement Therapy in Canada 1981โ{128}{147}1992 -- Assessing the Progression of Renal Disease -- Dialysis in Developing Countries -- Planning of Dialysis for Disasters -- A: Psychiatric Aspects of the Dialysis Patient -- B: Quality of Life of the Dialysis Patient -- Stopping Dialysis Practice and Cultural, Religious and Legal Aspects