Pediatric Nephrology in the ICU

Description:

The challenging circumstances surrounding pediatric patients in nephrology are oftentimes very different from those in adult patients, especially in the ICU.

Starting with a logical approach to each individual problem as seen in the ICU, this comprehensive book covers the pathophysiology of the child, the diagnostic approach and gives valuable up-to-date treatment recommendations.

Each renal disorder and disease entity is covered with:

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Physicians and health-care providers in all areas of care and all levels of training will find this unique book helpful.

Those new to 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.

 

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--[endif]-->Disorders of Salt and Water Balance

Pages 1-17

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--[endif]-->Disorders of the Acid-Base Status

Pages 19-33

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Pages 35-54

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Pages 55-67

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Pages 69-84

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--[endif]-->Acute Kidney Injury: General Aspects

Pages 85-97

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--[endif]-->Pharmacotherapy in the Critically Ill Child with Acute Kidney Injury

Pages 99-114

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--[endif]-->Renal Replacement Therapy in the ICU

Pages 115-125

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--[endif]-->Nutrition for the Critically Ill Pediatric Patient with Renal Dysfunction

Pages 127-137

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--[endif]-->Tools for the Diagnosis of Renal Disease

Pages 139-162

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Pages 163-170

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--[endif]-->Hypertension in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Pages 171-182

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--[endif]-->Acute Glomerulonephritis

Pages 183-192

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Pages 193-200

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--[endif]-->The Tumor Lysis Syndrome: An Oncologic and Metabolic Emergency

Pages 201-218

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Pages 219-230

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Pages 231-245

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--[endif]-->Renal Issues in Organ Transplant Recipients in the PICU

Pages 247-259

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--[endif]-->Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Pages 262-273

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Pages 275-280

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Pages 281-289