This comprehensive book combines a review of the basic physiology and pathophysiology of each renal disorder and disease entity with state-of-the-art medical management guidelines based on evidence and expert opinion. Each chapter focuses on the unique and frequently challenging circumstances in pediatric patients, which are oftentimes very different from those in adult patients. Starting with a logical approach to each individual problem as seen in the ICU, it covers the pathophysiology of the child, the diagnostic approach and gives valuable up-to-date treatment recommendations. Health-care providers in all areas of care and all levels of training will find this unique book helpful. Those new in the field can use it as a beginner’s guide to become familiar with certain topics and those more advanced in their medical career will gain useful hints and find updated information on specific clinical disease entities. Combines basic physiology and pathophysiology of each renal disorder with state-of the-art medical management guidelines All management guidelines are up-to-date, evidence-based and supported by expert opinions Reader-friendly structure (core messages and take home pearls) with logical approach (individual problem, pathophysiology, diagnostics, treatment recommendations) Written by renowned experts of the field INDICE: Disorders of the Sodium and Water Balance.- Disorders of the Acid-Base Status.- Dyskalemia.- Disorders of the Calcium and Phosphate Regulation.-Abnormalities in the Magnesium Metabolism.- Acute Renal Failure – General Aspects.- Pharmacotherapy in ICU Patients with Renal Dysfunction.- Renal Replacement Therapy in the ICU.- Nutrition in ICU Patients with Renal Dysfuction.- Tools for the Diagnosis of Renal Disease.- Urosepsis.- Hypertensive Emergency.- Acute Glomerulonephritis.- Acute Interstitial Nephritis.- Tumor Lysis Syndrome.- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.- Vasculitis.- The Renal Transplant Patient.- Renal Dysfunction in Non-Kidney Transplant Recipients.- The Kidney in Postoperative Heart Disease.- Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy.- Intoxications.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-74423-8
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 330
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés