Intensive Care in Nephrology

ISBN-13: 9781841842189 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 468 str.

Patrick T. Murray; Hugh R. Brady; Jesse B. Hall

Opis

The field of intensive care in nephrology is a rapidly evolving one, with research beginning to translate into clinical guidelines and standards. This comprehensive text includes all pertinent topics related to ICU nephrology, including shock, respiratory failure, syndromes, pharmacology, various types of renal replacement therapies, toxicology, fluid management, potassium homeostasis, and more. It also covers detailed pediatric ICU nephrology issues, as well as nutrition, end-stage ICU care, and acid-based disorders. This is the first text to unite experts from the various specialties involved, providing an authoritative and practical reference.

Spis treści

1. Shock  2. Respiratory Failure  3. Multiple Organ Dysfunction/Failure  4. Renal Physiology and Dysfunction  5. ARF Prevention  6. Diagnostic Approach to ARF  7. Pulmonary-renal Syndromes  8. ARF Pharmacotherapies  9. Indication for Initiation or Withdrawal of Renal Replacement Therapy  10. Dose Adequacy Goals  11. Vascular Access  12. Anticoagulation  13. Intermittent Renal Replacement Therapy  14. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy  15. Hybrid Renal Replacement Therapies  16. Care of End-stage Patients  17. Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics  18. Clinical Toxicology  19. Other Non-azotemic/non-renal RRT Indications  20. Acid Base Disorders  21. Diuretic Use and Fluid Management  22. Water Homeostasis  23. Potassium Homeostasis  24. Divalent Ion Homeostasis  25. Nutrition  26. Hypertensive Disorders  27. Pediatric ICU Nephrology