ADVANCED EXTRACORPOREAL THERAPIES

Extracorporeal Therapies: Physiology, Technology and Clinical Practice provides an integrated introduction to modern extracorporeal therapies, connecting the physiological principles underlying organ support with the technologies used to deliver it and their practical clinical applications.
The book covers the relevant anatomy and physiology, extracorporeal circulation, vascular access, pharmacology, anticoagulation, and circuit management, followed by major modalities including haemodialysis, CRRT, therapeutic plasma exchange, ECMO, ECCO₂R, extracorporeal liver support, haemoperfusion, and toxin removal.
It further addresses patient monitoring, complications, emergency and transport considerations, infection prevention, nutrition and metabolic support, weaning and recovery, ethical and legal aspects, and clinical case scenarios. The book concludes by exploring emerging developments such as portable extracorporeal systems, improved biocompatibility, integrated multi-organ support, and data-driven clinical decision support.
Designed for students, educators, dialysis and extracorporeal therapy professionals, allied health practitioners, and healthcare professionals, the book provides a practical pathway from physiology to technology and from technology to patient-centred clinical care.