Kategoria BISAC: Medical >> Nephrology

Essential Evidence-Based Data for Common Clinical Encounters

"This is very useful for providers who desire a fast review of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders without asking for in-depth information. Background information about pathophysiology and references are not included, but are not needed. This makes the book unique and quite different from other available resources on the topic. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

Make sense of acid-base and electrolytes with this compact, on-the-go guide--filled with clinical facts, figures, and data.

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• Hundreds of color figures depicting key events in all aspects of kidney development
• Full coverage of the genetic and cellular basis of kidney...

Aspects of cancer and cancer therapies; long-term adjustments of renal donors and recipients; community life (including support facilities and home dialysis); medical aspects of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD); psychiatric disturbances; public policy issues; the role of the doctor, staff, and society, sexuality and loss of sexual function, surgical aspects; and anticipatory grief, acute grief, and bereavement are all discussed in this book for caregivers working with ESRD patients.

When the kidney fails its intended mission to manage the body s waste products, physicians must perform multi-level and simultaneous adjustments to replicate kidney function. The management of the body s absorption, reabsorption, utilization and excretion of calcium and phosphate requires constant fine tuning. This book provides an overview of the state-of-the-art clinical and basic science aspects of abnormal calcium and phosphate metabolism and its management.

With color illustrations throughout, this book analyzes the implications that transplantation and immunosuppression can hold for patients. Discussing the many complications that may occur after kidney transplantation, this source is a must for anyone caring for patients recovering from this type of procedure.

Advanced Renal Care is for all those who work in nephrology, dialysis and transplantation as it addresses current challenges in caring for those with renal failure, and examines recent trends and likely future developments. The book also explores key issues in staff recruitment and development. It goes beyond the basic texts on renal care by discussing topical issues such as anaemia management, care of older people on...

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...