Pediatric Dialysis Pocket Guide: Clinical Reference for Nurses Caring for Children on Dialysis

Children receiving dialysis require specialized nursing care that extends far beyond adult dialysis practice. From developmental physiology and weight-based dosing to vascular access, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, growth, nutrition, psychosocial support, and transplant preparation, pediatric dialysis nurses must make safe clinical decisions every day.

The Pediatric Dialysis Pocket Guide is a practical bedside reference created specifically for nurses caring for infants, children, and adolescents with kidney disease. Designed for rapid consultation during clinical practice, this guide delivers evidence-based information in an organized, easy-to-navigate format.

Inside you’ll find:

• Pediatric renal physiology and CKD fundamentals

• Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis nursing care

• Weight-based medication principles

• Pediatric fluid and electrolyte management

• Vascular access assessment and complication management

• Dialysis emergencies and rapid interventions

• Growth, nutrition, and developmental considerations

• Family education and psychosocial support

• Documentation essentials for pediatric dialysis

• Transplant preparation and long-term follow-up

• Quick-reference tables, comparison charts, emergency algorithms, and bedside summaries

Whether you work in pediatric nephrology, acute dialysis, chronic dialysis, pediatric intensive care, or are expanding your renal nursing knowledge, this guide provides practical clinical support to help you deliver safe, confident, family-centered care.

Published by Starr Clinical Press, this comprehensive reference is designed to become an essential resource for every pediatric dialysis nurse.