Renal nursing is one of the most specialised, challenging and progressive areas of clinical nursing. It is also one of the most rewarding. This superb textbook is the first of its kind to be written from a comprehensive nursing perspective. In addition to its in-depth--yet eminently readable--contributions on acute and chronic renal failure, dialysis in all its forms, and renal transplantation, the book also includes chapters on investigations, dietary management, children with renal problems, and community nursing. The underlying anatomy, physiology and psychology is covered in ample depth, and the book concludes with an extremely innovative and useful Appendix on drugs used in renal care. Additional special features: Approved by the Royal College of Nursing fascinating chapter on the history of renal care numerous illustrations, including a colour plate section research-based text with excellent references written by a team of expert authors This outstanding text will prove indispensable to all nurses and allied health professionals working in renal care--in all clinical settings--and to students. Features: * Published in association with the RCN * Unique textbook * Indepth coverage * 4-page colour plte section * Numerous illustrations, tables and charts * Appendix on renal care drugs