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Controversies in Acute Kidney Injury

Author : J.A. Kellum
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3805598114
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book Controversies in Acute Kidney Injury written by J.A. Kellum and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious and as yet incompletely understood disorder in which sudden impairment of kidney function occurs secondary to one or more of a variety of underlying conditions. This disorder is very common in (elderly) ICU patients and is associated with very high mortality. Many of those who survive suffer from permanent kidney failure and other long-term morbidities, which may include cardiovascular disease and immune dysfunction. Epidemiologic evidence suggests that AKI is not a single disease, but a syndrome comprised of multiple, often coexisting, etiologies. Being usually part of multiorgan failure syndrome, it calls for multiple organ support therapy.The publication at hand contains sections on prerenal azotemia syndromes, dying ‘of’ or ‘with’ AKI, pathophysiology of sepsis-induced acute kidney injury, developments in prevention / treatment / rehabilitation, and renal support. Reporting the latest recommendations from experts, it provides valuable information for those that are interested in understanding the disorder and its treatment options.

Issues in Kidney Disease

Author : Stephen Z. Fadem
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781685070021
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Issues in Kidney Disease written by Stephen Z. Fadem and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issues in Kidney Disease-Acute Kidney Injury is a collection of nineteen independent chapters written by internationally renowned authors, covering a wide range of topics, including the basic concepts and management of acute kidney injury (AKI), contrast induced nephropathy, acute tubular necrosis, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, obstructive uropathy, COVID-19, cardiorenal and hepatorenal syndrome. This book also addresses kidney injury in specialized populations like pregnant patients and patients with kidney transplant. A whole chapter is also dedicated to imaging in patients with kidney injury.This book will appeal to renal fellows, nephrologists, and practicing physicians involved in the care of AKI patients in critical care units and medical floors, including all those interested in the advances and innovations undergoing in this field. It brings timely and updated reviews and addresses trends, challenges, and controversies of kidney injury.

Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Treatment and Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury in a New Paradigm

Author : Wisit Cheungpasitporn
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 3039360868
Total Pages : 574 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (393 download)

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Download or read book Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Treatment and Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury in a New Paradigm written by Wisit Cheungpasitporn and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent clinical syndrome among hospitalized patients, independently associated with both short- and long-term mortality. Previous investigations attempted to identify effective interventions to prevent AKI or promote kidney function recovery in patients with AKI. Most were unsuccessful. Hence, additional studies are required in the field of AKI research. In this Special Issue, we are making a call to action to stimulate researchers and clinicians to submit their studies on AKI conducted in nephrology, internal medicine, critical care, and other disciplines that will provide additional knowledge and skills in the field of AKI research, ultimately to improve patient outcomes.

Acute Kidney Injury - From Diagnosis to Care

Author : X. Ding
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3318058262
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Acute Kidney Injury - From Diagnosis to Care written by X. Ding and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2016-02-08 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious disorder in which sudden impairment of kidney function occurs secondary to one or more of a variety of underlying conditions and exposures. It is very common in (elderly) ICU patients and associated with very high mortality. Many of those who survive suffer from permanent kidney failure and other long-term morbidities. Renowned experts from around the world have contributed to this new publication, creating a succinct yet complete review of the most controversial aspects of AKI. The topics range from epidemiology and basic science to pathophysiology and clinical issues. It is intended as a concise reference work for physicians and nurses who deal with AKI in clinical nephrology and intensive care wards on a daily basis.

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

Author : John A. Kellum
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019022553X
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy written by John A. Kellum and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) is the standard of care for management of critically ill patients with acute renal failure. Part of the Pittsburgh Critical Care series, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy provides concise, evidence-based, bedside guidance about this treatment modality, offering quick reference answers to clinicians' questions about treatments and situations encountered in daily practice. Organized into sections on theory, practice, special situations, and organizational issues, this volume provides a complete view of CRRT theory and practice. Tables summarize and highlight key points, and key studies and trials are included in each chapter. The second edition has been updated to include a new chapter on the use of biomarkers to aid in patient selection and timing, extensive revisions on terminology and nomenclature to match current standards, and the most up-to-date information on newly developed CRRT machines.

Pediatric Critical Care

Author : Christopher W. Mastropietro
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319964992
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Pediatric Critical Care written by Christopher W. Mastropietro and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-10 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides an overview of the most important current controversies in the field of pediatric intensive care. Organized into sections based on organ systems, the text focuses on controversies surrounding disease processes of the cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hematologic / immunologic, endocrine, and neurologic systems. Each chapter reviews the pros and cons of specific management approaches through case studies and the most up-to-date evidence-based resources, and concludes with bulleted take-home points for ease of use. Written by experts in the field, Pediatric Critical Care: Current Controversies is a valuable resource for intensivists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other health care providers involved in the care of critically-ill children.

Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2021

Author : Jean-Louis Vincent
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030732312
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2021 written by Jean-Louis Vincent and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-09-03 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Annual Update compiles reviews of the most recent developments in experimental and clinical intensive care and emergency medicine research and practice in one comprehensive book. The chapters are written by well recognized experts in these fields. The book is addressed to everyone involved in internal medicine, anesthesia, surgery, pediatrics, intensive care and emergency medicine.

Oxford Textbook of Clinical Nephrology

Author : Neil N. Turner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191017655
Total Pages : 3045 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Clinical Nephrology written by Neil N. Turner and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-10-29 with total page 3045 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fourth edition of the Oxford Textbook of Clinical Nephrology builds on the success and international reputation of the publication as an important resource for the practising clinician in the field. It provides practical, scholarly, and evidence-based coverage of the full spectrum of clinical nephrology, written by a global faculty of experts. The most relevant and important reference to clinical nephrology, this is an authoritative and comprehensive textbook combining the clinical aspects of renal disease essential to daily clinical practice with extensive information about the underlying basic science and current evidence available. Each section of the textbook has been critically and comprehensively edited under the auspices of a leading expert in the field. This new edition has been significantly expanded and reapportioned to reflect developments and new approaches to topics, and includes treatment algorithms to aid and enhance patient care where possible. The fourth edition offers increased focus on the medical aspects of transplantation, HIV-associated renal disease, and infection and renal disease, alongside entirely new sections on genetic topics and clinical and physiological aspects of fluid/electrolyte and tubular disorders. The emphasis throughout is on marrying advances in scientific research with clinical management. Richly illustrated throughout in full colour, this is a truly modern and attractive edition which reinforces the Oxford Textbook of Clinical Nephrology's position as an indispensable reference work of consistent quality and reliability. Enriched and refined by careful revision, this new edition continues the tradition of excellence. This print edition of The Oxford Textbook of Clinical Nephrology comes with a year's access to the online version on Oxford Medicine Online. By activating your unique access code, you can read and annotate the full text online, follow links from the references to primary research materials, and view, enlarge and download all the figures and tables. Oxford Medicine Online is mobile optimized for access when and where you need it.

Onco-Nephrology E-Book

Author : Kevin W. Finkel
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323549616
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (235 download)

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Download or read book Onco-Nephrology E-Book written by Kevin W. Finkel and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kidney disease and cancer are frequent comorbidities that require specialized knowledge and expertise from both the nephrologist and the oncologist. Written by three pioneers in this growing subspecialty, Onco-Nephrology provides authoritative, definitive coverage of the mechanism and management of these two life-threatening diseases. This unique, single-volume resource covers current protocols and recommends management therapies to arrest kidney failure and allow oncologic treatments to continue and succeed. Addresses acute and chronic kidney diseases that develop from a variety of cancers. This includes direct kidney injury from the malignancy, paraneoplastic effects of the cancer, and various cancer agents used to treat the malignancy. Discusses key issues regarding kidney disease in patients with cancer, including conventional chemotherapeutic regimens and new novel therapies (targeted agents and immunotherapies) or the malignancies themselves that may promote kidney injury; patients with chronic kidney disease who acquire cancer unrelated to renal failure; and kidney transplantation, which has been shown to carry an increased risk of cancer. Contains dedicated chapters for each class of the conventional chemotherapeutic agents, targeted cancer agents, and cancer immunotherapies including the basic science, pathogenic mechanisms of injury, clinical manifestations, and treatment. Includes special chapters devoted to the individual classes of chemotherapies that relate to kidney disease for quick reference. Discusses increasingly complex problems due to more numerous and specialized anti-cancer drugs, as well as increased survival rates for both cancer and renal failure requiring long-term patient care. Covers anti-VEGF (antivascular endothelial growth factor) agents and cancer immunotherapies – treatments that are being recognized for adverse kidney effects. Utilizes a clear, logical format based on the ASN Core Curriculum for Onco-Nephrology, making this reference an excellent tool for board review, as well as a practical resource in daily practice.

Critical Care Nephrology E-Book

Author : Claudio Ronco
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323511996
Total Pages : 1840 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (235 download)

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Download or read book Critical Care Nephrology E-Book written by Claudio Ronco and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-12-14 with total page 1840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and clinically relevant, the 3rd Edition of Critical Care Nephrology provides authoritative coverage of the latest advances in critical care procedures for patients with renal diseases or disorders. Using common guidelines and standardized approaches to critically ill patients, this multidisciplinary reference facilitates better communication among all physicians who care for critically ill patients suffering from kidney disease, electrolyte and metabolic imbalances, poisoning, severe sepsis, major organ dysfunction, and other pathological events. Offers detailed discussions of different forms of organ support, artificial organs, infections, acute illness occurring in chronic hemodialysis patients, and much more. Places a special emphasis on therapeutic interventions and treatment procedures for a hands on clinical reference tool. Presents information clearly, in a format designed for easy reference – from basic sciences to clinical syndromes to diagnostic tools. Covers special populations such as children, diabetic patients, and the elderly. An exceptional resource for nephrologists, intensivists, surgeons, or critical care physicians – anyone who treats critically ill renal patients. Shares a combined commitment to excellence lead by Drs. Claudio Ronco, Rinaldo Bellomo, John Kellum, and Zaccaria Ricci – unparalleled leaders in this field. Addresses key topics with expanded coverage of acute kidney injury, stress biomarkers, and sepsis, including the latest developments on mechanisms and management. Provides up-to-date information on extracorporeal therapies from new editor Dr. Zaccaria Ricci.

Controversies in Critical Care

Author : Jose Chacko
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811999406
Total Pages : 455 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (119 download)

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Download or read book Controversies in Critical Care written by Jose Chacko and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-04-11 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book covers vigorously debated controversial topics in the field of critical care medicine over the years. It provides the reader with a balanced approach and guidance based on historical and currently available evidence in dealing with contentious clinical scenarios. The book reviews the most relevant, contemporaneous evidence on each topic and provides practical guidelines for clinical practice. The book includes chapters that follow a structured approach to controversies related to specific organ systems. The topics covered provide a summary of the most relevant, practice-changing studies in the field of critical care medicine. Each topic describes the basic applied physiology, points of controversy, the evidence base, and summarizes the key points at the end. It includes brief description of landmark studies on each controversial topic. The book serves as an important clinical guide to practitioners of critical care medicine when confronted with challenging clinical scenarios. Besides, it is a useful source of information to postgraduate trainees in various medical specialties. The topics addressed are among the most widely discussed during postgraduate examinations. It is also relevant for practitioners in general medicine and specialized areas of practice, including pulmonology (respiratory medicine), cardiology, neurology, nephrology, gastroenterology, and surgical specialties.

Renal Replacement Therapy

Author : José Andrade Moura Neto
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781536136548
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (365 download)

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Download or read book Renal Replacement Therapy written by José Andrade Moura Neto and published by . This book was released on 2018-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Controversies and trends have been a constant presence in nephrology. Likewise, since its inception and throughout its development, renal replacement therapy has been shrouded in an atmosphere of uncertainty, always with an eye on the future. Renal Replacement Therapy: Controversies and Future Trends is a collection of independent chapters written by eminent authors, focused on topics relevant to modalities of renal replacement therapy. This book addresses controversies and future trends in peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, and kidney transplantation. It covers issues from kidney patient education to new technologies in end stage renal disease management, including trends in arteriovenous access, convective therapies, the concept of incremental hemodialysis, fluid overload in hemodialysis and iron therapy. Regarding renal transplantation, it discusses a variety of subjects, highlighting xenotransplantation, organ bioengineering, immunosuppressive therapies, and living donor bioethics issues. This book may appeal to nephrologists and physicians involved with renal replacement therapy and all those interested in the advances and challenges still facing medicine. It is, at the same time, a didactical textbook providing valuable and updated medical information and also represents the current thinking of great authors of our time on the subject. To a certain extent, it will also have historical value and may be considered a landmark of ideas in the field of nephrology.

Pediatric Kidney Disease

Author : Denis F. Geary
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3662529726
Total Pages : 2005 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book Pediatric Kidney Disease written by Denis F. Geary and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page 2005 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this valuable clinical resource offers a state of the art, comprehensive review on every clinical condition encountered in pediatric nephrology. International experts present the latest knowledge on epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and prognosis in one concise, clinically focused text, in which care has been taken to couple just the right amount of "need-to-know" basic science with practical clinical guidance that will enable the reader to make efficient, informed decisions. The topics covered include: disorders of renal development, glomerular disorders, the kidney and systemic disease, renal tubular disorders, tubulointerstitial disease, urinary tract disorders, acute kidney injury, hypertension, chronic and end-stage renal disease, and renal replacement therapy. The full-color, highly visual, meticulously crafted format will ensure that the practitioner is able to source and apply information with remarkable ease.

Onconephrology

Author : Kenar D. Jhaveri
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1493926594
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (939 download)

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Download or read book Onconephrology written by Kenar D. Jhaveri and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-08-07 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This case based resource focuses on kidney disease in patients with cancer. Chapters cover the pathophysiology and management of specific kidney diseases in cancer patients, as well as the impact of chemotherapy, toxicity of organ and stem cell transplantation and other emerging therapies. Filling a significant knowledge gap in this burgeoning field, Onconephrology features the latest evidence and clinical approaches for the beginner or experienced practitioner.

Textbook of Cardiorenal Medicine

Author : Peter A. McCullough
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030574601
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Textbook of Cardiorenal Medicine written by Peter A. McCullough and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook provides a practical and board-driven resource to describe and define the emerging field of cardiorenal medicine. Covering all aspects of the topic with depth and relevance, this groundbreaking reference brings together experts at the nexus between cardiovascular and renal medicine to provide an exception reference to educate in this critical area of modern medicine. It describes how the heart and kidneys are inextricably linked via hemodynamic, neural, hormonal and cellular signaling systems and, concentrating on disease-based coverage, goes on to review emerging concepts in epidemiology, pathogenesis, screening, diagnosis and the management of cardiorenal syndromes, all extensively illustrated and containing features to support scholarship in the field. Textbook of Cardiorenal Medicine provides consistent chapter organization, clear design and engaging text to define the diagnosis, treatment, intervention and surgical aspects of the full range of conditions encountered within this area of medicine. It is therefore an essential resource to all involved in the management of cardiorenal disease.

Acute Renal Failure in Practice

Author : Paul Glynne
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 1783261765
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book Acute Renal Failure in Practice written by Paul Glynne and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2002-11-12 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acute Renal Failure in Practice, edited by practising renal physicians, is the essential guide to the clinical management of patients with acute renal failure and its complex, life-threatening metabolic sequelae. This book explains the workings of the normal kidney, illustrates the aetiology and pathophysiology of acute renal disease, and provides practical treatment guidelines relevant to the day-to-day needs of the practising clinician. There is a clear emphasis on the underlying pathogenic mechanisms naturally leading to a full understanding of the rationale behind the recommended treatments. Each chapter is illustrated throughout by coloured tables and diagrams, and incorporates unique easy-to-follow “practice points” algorithms which detail, step-by-step, the precise treatment protocols required to succeed in caring for these complex patients. An entire section is dedicated to dealing with patients who develop acute renal failure in specific hospital settings, such as the labour ward or intensive care unit. Doctors working in a wide range of acute medical specialities frequently encounter patients with acute renal failure and will therefore find this an invaluable clinical handbook. Contents:Fundamentals of Renal Physiology:Renal Tubular Function (D Shirley et al.)Acute Renal Failure — Common Principles:Aetiology of Acute Renal Failure (A Allen)Physiological Investigation (L Forni)Renal Biopsy in Acute Renal Failure (M Warren et al.)The Diseases:Shock and Acute Renal Failure (S Crail & S Morgan)Rhabdomyolysis (P Glynne & A Allen)Malignant Hypertension (R Thuraisingham)Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (G Gaskim)Malignant Diseases (P Choi)Specialist Scenarios:The Liver Unit (S Holt)The Haematology Unit (J Thompson)The Intensive Care Unit (J Cordingley & S Brett)and other papers Readership: Trainees and consultants in renal medicine, general internal medicine, accident & emergency medicine and intensive care medicine. Reviews:“The content is clearly laid out. It is well organised, concise and cross-referenced … this is a very useful book that would have a place in any clinical setting where patients with ARF are treated.”Communique

Kidney Development, Disease, Repair and Regeneration

Author : Melissa Helen Little
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 012800438X
Total Pages : 614 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Kidney Development, Disease, Repair and Regeneration written by Melissa Helen Little and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kidney Development, Disease, Repair and Regeneration focuses on the molecular and cellular basis of kidney development, exploring the origins of kidney lineages, the development of kidney tissue subcompartments, as well as the genetic and environmental regulation of kidney development. Special coverage is given to kidney stem cells and possible steps towards kidney repair and regeneration. Emphasis is placed on the fetal origins of postnatal renal disease and our current understanding of the molecular basis of damage and repair. Biomedical researchers across experimental nephrology and developmental biology will find this a key reference for learning how the underlying developmental mechanisms of the kidney will lead to greater advances in regenerative medicine within nephrology. Offers researchers a single comprehensive resource written by leaders from both the developmental biology and the experimental nephrology communities Focuses on understanding the molecular basis of organogenesis in the kidney as well as how this can be affected both genetically and environmentally Explains the underlying developmental mechanisms which influence the kidney’s inherent repair capacity Demonstrates how a deeper understanding of mechanisms will lead to greater advances in regenerative medicine